HARRISONBURG, Virginia – Freshman
Megan Good (Fort Defiance H.S./Mount Sidney, Va.) and junior
Jailyn Ford (Bath County H.S./Hot Springs, Va.) combined to allow two hits in the circle as No. 24/25 James Madison extended its win streak to 22 consecutive games by sweeping a Colonial Athletic Association doubleheader over visiting UNCW at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Dukes, who improved to 31-6 overall and 10-0 in the CAA, earned the win in the first game by a 7-1 margin before claiming an 8-0 victory in a five-inning affair to complete the sweep. Meanwhile, UNCW dropped its record to 15-20 overall and 2-9 in the CAA.
Good earned the win in the circle in the first game after allowing just one hit in 5.2 innings while recording five strikeouts with two walks. She also hit her sixth home run of the season in the first inning with a two-run shot to left field.
Ford upped her record to 11-4 on the season after giving up one hit in five innings while posting 12 strikeouts. She also contributed her eighth home run of the season in the second inning of the nightcap with a two-run blast to center field.
Sophomore shortstop
Niki Prince (Stone Bridge H.S./Ashburn, Va.) went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead the Dukes while adding two runs scored.
Sophomore infielder
Nella Chamblee (Corinth Holders H.S./Wendell, N.C.) drove in the Seahawks' lone run of the doubleheader with a single in the top of the seventh inning during the first game. She was one of four UNCW players to record a hit.
How It Happened – Game 1: The Dukes surged out to a 7-0 lead in the first three innings, including a four-run second inning. UNCW narrowed the margin to 7-1 as Chamblee broke up the shutout bid with an RBI single up the middle.
How It Happened – Game 2: The Dukes scored four runs in each of the first two innings to build a commanding 8-0 lead over the Seahawks. Meanwhile, Ford retired the first six UNCW hitters in order via strikeout and held the Seahawks without a hit until the fifth inning when senior
Kristen Jernigan (South Johnston H.S./Benson, N.C.) posted a double with two outs in the frame. Â Â
Inside the Box Scores: The Dukes were 9-for-23 with runners in scoring position in the doubleheader … UNCW leadoff hitters failed to reach base in 10 of 12 innings … JMU leadoff hitters reached base in 7 of 10 opportunities … The Dukes were a perfect 8-for-8 in stolen base attempts, swiping four bases in each game.
What's Ahead for UNCW: The Seahawks and the Dukes will play the finale of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon with first pitch slated for 1:00 p.m.
