WINFIELD, KAN. – On Wednesday, April 17^th, the Southwestern College softball squad battled Friends University at Broadway Sports Complex in Winfield, Kan. The Builders struggled in both games against a strong Falcons offense as they dropped both games to the visitors.
 
GAME 1 – 4:00 PM
 
Right from the start, Friends University came out swinging, with F. Marshall setting the tone by crossing the plate in the opening inning, courtesy of a well-placed fly ball from P. Mora. This early run was just the beginning of Friends University's offensive onslaught.
 
Continuing their momentum into the second inning, Friends University showcased their hitting prowess once again, with V. Sigala driving in another run with a solid single to right field.
 
The third inning saw Friends University extend their lead even further, with L. Spracklen stepping up to the plate and delivering a crucial hit, bringing home two more runs and adding to the scoreboard.
 
Friends University didn't let up in the fourth inning, as they continued to pile on the pressure. B. Dunn's sacrifice fly brought in another run, followed by yet another RBI single from V. Sigala, further widening the gap between the two teams.
 
The Builders were not able to get anything going and had to take defeat with a score of 8-0.
 
GAME 2 – 5:35 PM
 
The game started with Friends University setting the tone early, as P. Mora crossed the plate on a clutch single by V. Sigala. However, Southwestern College quickly answered back in the bottom of the inning, with R. Wright's timely hit driving in two runs to give them an early lead.
 
But Friends University wasted no time in reclaiming control. In the second inning, J. Estabrook's hustle helped E. Montoya bring in a run with a triple, igniting a barrage of hits from the Friends University lineup. C. Dallimore's double, followed by P. Mora's triple and B. Dunn's sacrifice fly, swiftly turned the tide in Friends University's favor.
 
The onslaught continued in the second inning, as Friends University capitalized on defensive errors by the Builders to extend their lead. L. Spracklen and M. Mitchell both capitalized on Southwestern's miscues, driving in runs and further widening the gap on the scoreboard.
 
Friends University's offense showed no signs of slowing down in the third inning, with C. Dallimore and P. Mora adding to their RBI totals. Even more defensive lapses from Southwestern College allowed Friends University to pile on the runs, with J. Estabrook, E. Montoya, and G. Gutierrez all taking advantage of the opportunities presented to them.
 
As the game progressed, Friends University continued to assert their dominance, with hits from E. Montoya and I. Frias adding to their commanding lead.
 
Despite the Builders efforts, Friends University's relentless offensive assault proved too much to handle, resulting in a convincing victory for the visiting team, with a final score of 19-2.