HARTFORD, Conn. - The Trinity College Softball team demonstrated resilience in their doubleheader against the visiting Williams Ephs, although they fell short in both games. In game one, the Bantams were narrowly bested 1-0, and despite their efforts, the Ephs secured a 7-2 victory in game two.

Prior to the double-header Trinity honored their four seniors, Erin Girard, Tiffany Stowers, Kennedy Rogers and Gianna Tito.

Game 1 Key takeaways: Williams College, 1-0

• Both pitchers delivered impressive performances, holding each other's teams to 1-2-3 innings. 

• Ephs' pitcher S. Leonard dominated with 15 strikeouts, securing a two-hit shutout against the Bantams. 

• On the Bantams' side, Tiffany Stowers pitched seven strong innings, tallying four strikeouts while allowing four hits, including a solo home run in the fourth inning, which marked the only run scored in game one.

Game 2 Key Takeaways: Williams College, 7-2

• In the early stages of the game, Williams capitalized on two pitches, driving in runners to secure a two-run lead by the second inning. Trinity's Lizzie Nelson responded with a base hit, bringing Kennedy Rogers home and narrowing the gap to a one-run game by the end of the second inning (2-1).

• Williams' S. Fleming extended their lead with a solo home run in the third inning, making it a 3-1 game. V. Balderas added another run for Williams with a double, scoring S. Miller and bringing the score to 4-1.

• Trinity seized an opportunity in the fourth inning, capitalizing on an error by the Williams shortstop to score their second and final run of the contest.

• Williams continued to add to their lead, tallying two more runs in the fifth inning and another run in the sixth, ultimately closing out the game with a 7-2 victory.

• Trinity's pitcher Erin Girard pitched for 4.1 innings, allowing 10 hits and 6 runs. Kaysen Shikar relieved Girard for the remaining 2.2 innings, recording 1 strikeout while allowing three hits and 1 run.