The University of Maryland Eastern Shore softball team suffered a 4鈥�0 defeat against George Washington, managing only two hits throughout the game. Skylar Skinner and Gabriella Beltran recorded hits in the third and sixth innings, respectively, while the Hawks left seven runners stranded. Dani Brown pitched four innings with one strikeout, followed by Paris Richards, who delivered two scoreless innings. George Washington capitalized on UMES's defensive struggles, scoring three runs in the fifth inning to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Skylar Skinner's hit raises her season total to 30.
  • Gabriella Beltran's single brings her season total to 18.
  • Araceli Manzo earned her 11th walk of the season.
  • Jada Lacey leads UMES with 85 assists and registered five putouts and three assists in this game.
What's Next

UMES softball will face North Carolina Central in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference series on April 18-19, with a doubleheader scheduled on Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m. The games will be live-streamed on YouTube.

Bottom Line

This game highlights the Hawks' continuation of struggles at the plate, as they need to improve their offensive performance to capitalize on scoring opportunities in upcoming matches.