Western wins final two games in Florida, moves into Top 25
 CLERMONT, FL (Mar. 22) — notes from Samantha Avery, Sports Information Intern
Against Williams College, Western put the pressure on early scoring four in the first inning. Snior Danielle Basciano (Holms, NY) started the game off with a single, eventually scoring after a stolen base, sacrifice bunt and suicide squeeze. After a walk by senior Samantha Avery (Rocky Hill, CT), sophomore Kylee Ruther (Stamford, CT) had the biggest blow of the inning when she hit a two out, three run homerun over the left field fence.
Western scored a run in the second inning and four in the third inning. In the top of the fifth inning, Williams College’s bats came alive against reliever Jackie Zilnicki (Riverhead, NY), forcing senior Magen Dargon (Trumbull, CT)back into the game. Williams put four runs on the scoreboard, but in the bottom of the inning, Western came back to score three runs, ending the game early with a final score of 12-4.
Dargon collected the victory for the Colonials, striking out four batters and did not allow any runs.
Basciano was on a tear going 4-4 at the plate with five stolen bases, three runs scored and three runs batted in.
Western had a record-setting 10 stolen bases against Williams College, eventually collecting 13 on the day.
Dargon started the second game for the Colonials against Western New England, struck out the side in the first inning, and had a total of five strikeouts in the game.
Western put up six runs in the game with strong offensive play from Basciano and freshman Amanda Rizzo (North Haven, CT). Basciano was 3-4 in the game with a double, a stolen base, and three runs scored. Rizzo was 2-3 with a sacrifice bunt and two runs batted in.
Today's action concluded Western's Florida Spring Training trip. The Colonials, now 9-3 and ranked 21st in the latest National Poll, return home to play Westfield State on Tuesday, March 27. First pitch for game-one is schedule for 3:00pm.
Western Connecticut 12, Williams 4 (Mar 22, 2012 at Clermont Florida)
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Williams............ 000 04 - 4 5 3 (1-4)
Western Connecticut. 414 03 - 12 8 2 (8-3)
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Pitchers: Williams - Harrington; Dinet(1). Western Connecticut - M. Dargon; J. Zilnicki(5).
Win-M. Dargon(6-1) Loss-Harrington
HR WCSUSB - K. Ruther.
Western Connecticut 6, Western New England 2 (Mar 22, 2012 at Clermont Florida)
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Western New England. 011 000 0 - 2 6 2 (4-5)
Western Connecticut. 104 100 X - 6 12 1 (9-3)
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Pitchers: Western New England - Obin. Western Connecticut - M. Dargon.
Win-M. Dargon(7-1) Loss-Obin
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