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Rashenskas’ Record Day Lifts Army Over Siena
May 04, 2017 | Softball
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Senior co-captain Alee Rashenskas of the Army West Point softball team broke the program's all-time walks record as the Black Knights closed out the 2017 regular season with a doubleheader sweep at Siena, 11-1 in five innings and 8-0 in six innings, Thursday afternoon.
The Black Knights improved to 35-19 on the season, while the Saints dropped to 20-27 overall.
Raskenskas began the second game with a walk to tie former teammate Kasey McCravey's mark of 81 before breaking the record in the third.
It did not take Army long to jump out in front as leadoff hitter Alee Rashenskas scored the game's first run after reaching on a two-base error. She was driven in by designated player Ashley Yoo to give the Black Knights the early 1-0 edge.
Caroline Smith was cruising in the circle, retiring the first eight batters she faced in the opener. She would receive some insurance runs in the third and fourth innings as the Black Knights burst open with consecutive five-run innings.
The third frame started with back-to-back hits by Izzy Gates and Emily Gray before Rashenskas loaded the bases by reaching on an error. Rookie Lacey Swafford laced a ball up the middle for a single that glanced off the pitcher's glove, scoring two Cadets on the play. A double-steal plated the Black Knights' second baseman, which was followed by a Katie Ontiveros sacrifice fly. The offensive production continued with three consecutive singles by Kennedy Harrison, Sam Hartman and Amelia Trotter, who drove in the final run of the inning.
The following inning started out a lot different as Siena retired the first two Army batters. The Black Knights showed their resiliency after that, however, as they strung together five consecutive hits that was capped with a two-run homer by Hartman. Other big hits in the inning included a two RBI double by Ontiveros and an RBI single by Harrison.
That gave Smith all the assistance she would need as the Chino Hills, Calif., native cruised from there on out to her 50th career win.
The Black Knights put themselves in front early in the nightcap as well, putting up two runs before the Saints took their turn at the dish. Walks by Rashenskas and Ontiveros sandwiched around a Yoo single loaded the bases for Trotter, who slapped a single to center that scored two runs.
That offensive output would continue for the majority of Army's regular season finale as it scored runs in five of the game's six innings. A double down the line in left field by Rashenskas scored Gray in the second before she scored Esparza-Gallegos on a bases-loaded walk to make the score 4-0 the following stanza.
Mae Wadyka entered the game in the fifth inning as a pinch runner after Esparza-Gallegos led off with an infield single and scored on a groundout to the pitcher. Later that inning, Swafford traded places with Maddie Kim with an RBI double after Kim legged out an extra-base hit two batters earlier. The Black Knights earned their final two runs in the sixth inning when Esparza-Gallegos singled in Trotter and scored on Kim's second hit of the afternoon.
Kristen West threw a gem in the circle, giving up just one hit in her six innings of work. She faced two batters over the minimum, both of whom reached base in the fourth inning. The Houston, Texas, native struck out two in her final regular season appearance, while recording a 1-2-3 inning in the first, second, third, fifth and sixth innings.
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
LINEUP BREAKDOWN
GAME ONE
Rashenskas (2B): 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base
Swafford (LF): 2-for-2 with two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base
Ontiveros (1B): 1-for-2 with a double, run scored and three RBI
Harrison (SS): 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI
Hartman (C): 2-for-3 with a home run, run scored and two RBI
Trotter (RF/CF): 1-for-3 with an RBI
Gates (CF): 1-for-1 with a run scored
Smith (W): 5.0 innings, four hits, one run (earned), one walk and one strikeout
GAME TWO
Rashenskas (2B): 1-for-2 with two walks, a double, a run scored and two RBI
Yoo (CF): 1-for-4 with a run scored
Ontiveros (1B): 0-for-1 with two walks
Trotter (RF): 1-for-3 with a walk, run scored, two RBI and a stolen base
Esparza-Gallegos (SS): 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI
West (W): 6.0 innings, one hit, 0 runs (earned), 0 walks and two strikeouts
FACTS & FIGURES
UP NEXT
The Black Knights improved to 35-19 on the season, while the Saints dropped to 20-27 overall.
Raskenskas began the second game with a walk to tie former teammate Kasey McCravey's mark of 81 before breaking the record in the third.
It did not take Army long to jump out in front as leadoff hitter Alee Rashenskas scored the game's first run after reaching on a two-base error. She was driven in by designated player Ashley Yoo to give the Black Knights the early 1-0 edge.
Caroline Smith was cruising in the circle, retiring the first eight batters she faced in the opener. She would receive some insurance runs in the third and fourth innings as the Black Knights burst open with consecutive five-run innings.
The third frame started with back-to-back hits by Izzy Gates and Emily Gray before Rashenskas loaded the bases by reaching on an error. Rookie Lacey Swafford laced a ball up the middle for a single that glanced off the pitcher's glove, scoring two Cadets on the play. A double-steal plated the Black Knights' second baseman, which was followed by a Katie Ontiveros sacrifice fly. The offensive production continued with three consecutive singles by Kennedy Harrison, Sam Hartman and Amelia Trotter, who drove in the final run of the inning.
The following inning started out a lot different as Siena retired the first two Army batters. The Black Knights showed their resiliency after that, however, as they strung together five consecutive hits that was capped with a two-run homer by Hartman. Other big hits in the inning included a two RBI double by Ontiveros and an RBI single by Harrison.
That gave Smith all the assistance she would need as the Chino Hills, Calif., native cruised from there on out to her 50th career win.
The Black Knights put themselves in front early in the nightcap as well, putting up two runs before the Saints took their turn at the dish. Walks by Rashenskas and Ontiveros sandwiched around a Yoo single loaded the bases for Trotter, who slapped a single to center that scored two runs.
That offensive output would continue for the majority of Army's regular season finale as it scored runs in five of the game's six innings. A double down the line in left field by Rashenskas scored Gray in the second before she scored Esparza-Gallegos on a bases-loaded walk to make the score 4-0 the following stanza.
Mae Wadyka entered the game in the fifth inning as a pinch runner after Esparza-Gallegos led off with an infield single and scored on a groundout to the pitcher. Later that inning, Swafford traded places with Maddie Kim with an RBI double after Kim legged out an extra-base hit two batters earlier. The Black Knights earned their final two runs in the sixth inning when Esparza-Gallegos singled in Trotter and scored on Kim's second hit of the afternoon.
Kristen West threw a gem in the circle, giving up just one hit in her six innings of work. She faced two batters over the minimum, both of whom reached base in the fourth inning. The Houston, Texas, native struck out two in her final regular season appearance, while recording a 1-2-3 inning in the first, second, third, fifth and sixth innings.
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Army jumped to 11-5-1 in the all-time series against the Saints.
- With the win, the Black Knights have their fourth 35-win season in program history. Each of the four seasons came under the tutelage of head coach Michelle DePolo with the first one coming in 2012.
- Senior co-captain Alee Rashenskas broke the program's career walks record and now has 82 on her career.
- In program history, Rashenskas moved into first in walks (82), a tie for fourth in hits (220) and ninth in stolen bases (33).
- The Kankakee, Ill., native documented her 30th run scored of the season in game one, setting a new single-season best for the senior infielder, before slapping her 25th career double in game two.
- Fellow co-captain Caroline Smith earned the 50th win of her career for the Black Knights, joining Morgan Lashley and Shauna Evans as the only pitchers in program history to reach that plateau.
- Smith recorded her 170th career strikeout, while going the distance for the 40th time.
- Kristen West notched the 35th victory of her career in the regular season finale.
- Sam Hartman belted her second home run of the season with an opposite-field dinger.
- Emily Gray recorded her 120th career hit.
- Ashley Yoo drove in her 15th run of the season, setting a new single season personal best.
- Yoo also scored her 50th career run in the first game.
- Maddie Kim slashed the 50th base hit of her career in game two.
- Kennedy Harrison documented her 30th career hit as a member of the Black and Gold with an infield single of game one.
- Rookie Lacey Swafford slugged her 10th double of the season to lead the team.
- Gladys Esparza-Gallegos starter her 125th-career game for the Black Knights in the second game.
- Senior Tyler McKinney made the 180th appearance of her career at Army as a defensive replacement in the opener.
- Rookie Amelia Trotter became the eighth Cadet this season with at least 20 hits with an RBI single in the third inning of game one.
LINEUP BREAKDOWN
GAME ONE
Rashenskas (2B): 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base
Swafford (LF): 2-for-2 with two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base
- Cole (PH): 0-for-1
- Wadyka (PR/LF): N/A
Ontiveros (1B): 1-for-2 with a double, run scored and three RBI
Harrison (SS): 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI
Hartman (C): 2-for-3 with a home run, run scored and two RBI
Trotter (RF/CF): 1-for-3 with an RBI
Gates (CF): 1-for-1 with a run scored
- Reilly (PH/RF): 0-for-2
- McKinney (CF): N/A
Smith (W): 5.0 innings, four hits, one run (earned), one walk and one strikeout
GAME TWO
Rashenskas (2B): 1-for-2 with two walks, a double, a run scored and two RBI
- Montgomery (PH): 0-for-1
Yoo (CF): 1-for-4 with a run scored
Ontiveros (1B): 0-for-1 with two walks
- Riccoboni (PH): 0-for-1
Trotter (RF): 1-for-3 with a walk, run scored, two RBI and a stolen base
Esparza-Gallegos (SS): 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI
- Wadyka (PR): One run scored and a stolen base
- McKinney (PR): N/A
West (W): 6.0 innings, one hit, 0 runs (earned), 0 walks and two strikeouts
FACTS & FIGURES
- In game one, the Black Knights scored 11 runs on 12 hits and committed no errors, while Siena scored one run on four hits and had three errors defensively.
- In the nightcap, Army documented eight runs on 11 hits and had one error, while Siena was held scoreless on one hit and were perfect defensively.
UP NEXT
- The Black Knights will begin the Patriot League tournament next week at either Lehigh or Boston University.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Smith, Caroline (12-6)
L: Hughes (1-4)
Batting:
2B: Ontiveros, Katie 1
HR: Hartman, Sam 1
RBI: Swafford, Lacey 2 ; Yoo, Ashley 1 ; Ontiveros, Katie 3 ; Harrison, Kennedy 1 ; Hartman, Sam 2 ; Trotter, Amelia 1
SH: Rashenskas, Alee 1 ; Swafford, Lacey 1 ; Yoo, Ashley 1
SF: Ontiveros, Katie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rashenskas, Alee 2 ; Swafford, Lacey 2 ; Yoo, Ashley 1 ; Ontiveros, Katie 1 ; Harrison, Kennedy 2 ; Hartman, Sam 1 ; Gates, Izzy 1 ; Gray, Emily 1
SB: Rashenskas, Alee 1 ; Swafford, Lacey 1
Batting:
2B: Cossack 1
RBI: Dodson 1
SF: Dodson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hess 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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H
2
RBI
2
AB
3
R
2
H
1
RBI
0
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