Pirates Take on the Pride in Final Road Game Series

HAMPTON, Va. (April 25, 2024) … The Lady Pirates are back in action taking the Hofstra Pride. With six conference contests remaining, Hampton is six games back from the final spot in the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament. Hofstra currently holds the final spot and is looking to increase its seed for the postseason. Historically the matchup has favored the Pride with Hofstra leading the series 4-0.

A Look at Your Lady Pirates

In its last time out Hampton fell to Elon in a three-game series. Saturday's doubleheader was close with the Phoenix pulling away late to secure the win. Freshman Leah Maduro had a productive series for the Lady Pirates. She was the only Lady Pirate to record a hit in all three games. The Miami, Fla. native, went 4-10 from the plate with an RBI and a triple.

The CAA Preseason Watchlist selection Carmynn Bonner has been on a tear this season for Hampton. Bonner in conference play is batting a team-high .347 which is a .175 increase from her freshman campaign. The Dayton, Ohio native, has also doubled her hit total from the 2023 season recording 25 hits against CAA opponents. Hampton's youth have been key contributors to the Lady Pirates' bullpen. Freshman Taryn Bennett has the lowest ERA on the team with a 3.26. On average, opponents have a .238 batting against Angelina Brach.

Hampton by the Numbers

.338: The Lady Pirates have the fifth-best on-base percentage in the CAA
40: Carmynn Bonner leads the conference in runs scored
108: Emily Workman has pitched the eight most innings in the league
1: Workman also has given up the fewest home runs in the conference
25: Brooke Williams is second in the CAA for walks drawn this season

A Look at the Pride

In its last time out Hofstra defeated Fordham 7-6 at home in Bill Edwards Stadium. Heading into the bottom of the fourth frame, the Pride trailed the Rams 6-2. In the next three innings, Hofstra manufactured five runs to jump out to a one-run advantage. While Fordham had runners on first and second in the seventh, the Pride got back-to-back outs ending the contest. Becca Vaillancourt had a superb game tallying three hits and four RBIs.

Vaillancourt throughout the 2024 campaign has been the Pirde's top hitter. She is their only batter to have a batting average over .300 (.361). The Tiverton, R.I. native has also tallied nine home runs in her 39 games played. Julia Apsel is the Pride's ace out of the bullpen. Apsel this season has pitched 13 complete games with a 1.58 ERA.

Hofstra by the Numbers

5: The Pride's bullpen has tallied the fourth most shutouts in the conference
13: Julia Apsel is third in the CAA and 65th in the country for wins this season
23: Apsel has made the 29th most starts in the nation
16: Chelsea Manto currently sits seventh in the conference for stolen bases
.64: Kayla Wilson is drawing the most walks per game in the CAA

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Players Mentioned

#9 Brooke Williams: UTL; 5' 9"; Senior

#12 Taryn Bennett: P; 5' 10"; Freshman

#15 Emily Workman: P; 5' 7"; Sixth Year

#25 Leah Maduro: P/INF; 6' 0"; Freshman

#43 Carmynn Bonner: P/OF; 5' 7"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#9 Brooke Williams
: 5' 9"; Senior
: UTL

#12 Taryn Bennett
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: P

#15 Emily Workman
: 5' 7"; Sixth Year
: P

#25 Leah Maduro
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: P/INF

#43 Carmynn Bonner
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: P/OF

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Pirates Take on the Pride in Final Road Game Series

Players Mentioned

#9 Brooke Williams

#12 Taryn Bennett

#15 Emily Workman

#25 Leah Maduro

#43 Carmynn Bonner

Players Mentioned

#9 Brooke Williams

#12 Taryn Bennett

#15 Emily Workman

#25 Leah Maduro

#43 Carmynn Bonner