Game One (5 Innings)
Seton Hall (16-10) – 10
Monmouth (4-19) – 1   

Game Two
Seton Hall (17-10) – 3
Monmouth (4-20) – 0   
 
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Seton Hall defeated the Monmouth University softball team twice in a Tuesday doubleheader at MU Softball Park. The Pirates won game one, 10-1, in five innings before earning a 3-0 victory in game two.

The Pirates used a three-run second and a four-run third inning to jump out to an early 7-0 lead in game one. Fifth-year senior Francesca Torraca singled to lead off the bottom of the third and advanced to second on a groundout, which allowed freshman outfielder Mackenzie Bloss to drive her in with a two-out single up the middle for what was the lone Hawks run on the afternoon. The Pirates continued to swing hot bats in the fifth to push the lead to 10-1, and they would hold on for the mercy-rule win following the bottom half.

The Hawks were able to put runners into scoring position in game two but struggled to bring them home as they left six on base. The Pirates scored a run in each of the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings, one via a solo homer. Billie Kerwood struck out eight hitters in 5+ innings of work, but was ultimately credited with the loss, falling 3-0.

NOTES & QUOTES
"Not our best softball today. We'll get right back to work tomorrow and prepare for Delaware this weekend." – Head Coach Shannon Salsburg
 
- Riley Riendeau collected her second multi-hit game of the season.
- Kelly Toomey has now pitched in relief in three straight contests.
- Seton Hall leads the all-time series, 33-21-1

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Mackenzie Bloss picked up her fourth RBI of the season.
- Kerwood has struck out five or more batters in five of her last six starts.
- The Pirates outhit the Hawks, 16-9, on the day.
 
UP NEXT
The Hawks are scheduled to welcome Delaware to MU Softball Park for a doubleheader beginning at noon on Saturday, April 1, though expected weather may move the games up to Friday. Stay tuned for updates.