Canisius Golden Griffins (2-19, 0-1 MAAC) – 1
Monmouth Hawks (16-10, 3-0 MAAC) – 4
 
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Canisius Golden Griffins (2-20, 0-2 MAAC) – 1
Monmouth Hawks (17-10, 4-0 MAAC) – 9
 
 
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Another strong pitching performance from sophomore Alyssa Irons in game one and multiple offensive contributions in game two propelled the Monmouth University softball team to a sweep over Canisius on Saturday, 4-1 and 9-1. Irons pitched all seven innings in the game one win, giving up just one run and striking out eight batters. In game two, juniors Kayla Rosado and Amber Wozniak each registered three RBI, while freshman Lindsey Baron launched her team-leading fifth home run of the season. In totak, Wozniak went 4-for-6 on the day with four RBI. In both games, Canisius scored its lone run in the top of the first inning and Monmouth battled back for two wins. Sophomore Lilly Robles earned the game two win, pitching five innings and giving up just one run with four strikeouts. Dating back to last season, the Hawks have won 26 of its last 27 conference games including the postseason. Monmouth improves to 17-10 (4-0 MAAC) on the 2019 season, and will host non-conference opponent Delaware on Wednesday.       
 
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
 
"I'm very proud of the way we came out today. We knew that Canisius was going to bring a lot of energy. We talked a lot about being ourselves, but also bringing our energy. I like the fact that in both games, we got down but fought right back and took control. That's going to be an important thing that's going to pay off later in the year. Both pitchers did a nice job of working out of innings by trusting their defense, and offensively we had great days from top to bottom. We'll enjoy a couple days off before getting right back to it on Wednesday." -  Monmouth head coach Shannon Salsburg
 
-In game one, Canisius went ahead with an early RBI single.
-Monmouth quickly answered in the bottom of the first, as Wozniak and junior Amanda Hopeck each hit RBI singles.
-In the bottom of the second, Baron reached on a fielding error by the right fielder, allowing sophomore Erika Coreth to score following her double.
-With the bases loaded in the bottom of the third, Irons helped herself out with an RBI single to third base. The hit put Monmouth up 4-1, and strong pitching in the final four innings made that the final.
 
-In game two, the Golden Griffins used a sacrifice fly to go ahead 1-0 in the top of the first.
-Monmouth once again answered in the bottom of the first, beginning with a two-RBI single from Rosado. Wozniak then singled to left center, allowing Rosado to score and make it 3-1.
-In the bottom of the second, Baron launched a two-run home run to dead center to give the Hawks a 5-1 lead. Sophomore Morgan Maziarz scored on the play after registering a walk.
-After junior Sam Tomasetti singled, Rosado picked up another RBI with a single to right field.
-Monmouth went ahead 8-1 in the bottom of the fourth with a two-RBI triple down the right field line from Wozniak. Rosado and Tomasetti scored on the play.
-In the bottom of the fifth, the Hawks went ahead by eight to run-rule Canisius. After a double from freshman Danielle Dominik and a groundout to send her to third, Baron reached on a fielding error by the third baseman.
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
-Monmouth has won 20 of its last 22 home contests.  
-Rosado is now batting .364 on the year with 28 hits and 19 RBI, all of which lead the team.
-Baron increased her average to .313 on the season, and leads the team in runs, doubles, and home runs.
-Irons pitched her 15^th complete game of the season in 16 starts. Her ERA now stands at 1.61, and she has struck out 93 batters in 113 innings.
-Robles earned her fourth win of the year.
-In four MAAC games this weekend, Tomasetti went 8-for-11 with four RBI, six runs, two doubles, and a triple.
-The Hawks outscored Niagara and Canisius 26-4 in the MAAC openers this weekend.
-Junior Deangie Jimenez hit her first career triple in game one.
 
UP NEXT
The Hawks will host Delaware on Wednesday. The doubleheader beginning at 2:00 PM will be aired on ESPN3.