

Worcester, Mass., March 25, 2006 - Springfield College senior catcher Sarah Bagierek (Douglas, Mich.) went 3-for-4 with two RBIs as the Pride won the second game of its New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader at Clark University’s O’Brien Field, 13-6, this afternoon.
Sophomore infielder Lauren D’Arrigo (Lexington, Mass.) went 1-for-2 and recorded four RBIs while senior infielder Keir Stanford (Melrose, Mass.) notched two hits, including a home run in the second inning.
Clark sophomore hurler Kelly Christensen helped her own cause with a home run over center field in the first inning. Christensen went 1-for-3 in the game.
In the first game, sophomore infielder Denise Fumicello (Brockton, Mass.) scored SC’s only run in the first inning off a sacrifice fly from Bagierek. Fumicello went 2-for-4 and recorded one stolen base despite the loss.
Clark scored both of its runs in the sixth inning. Sophomore centerfielder Julie Parnell had two hits, including a triple to bring in the winning run.
The Pride (6-6, 1-1 NEWMAC) will host Tufts University in its home-opener on Tuesday afternoon, March 28, in a 2:30 p.m. start.
Julie Perrelli was been named an Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Softball Coach at Springfield College in June of 2009. The head softball coach at Smith for the past three years, Perrelli received both her doctorate (this past May) and her masters in 2004 from Springfield College, where she served as a graduate assistant for the Pride from the 2003 through 2006 seasons. Read more.