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Five-Run Third Fuels Yale to Split at Columbia

The Yale softball team bounced back in game two to earn a doubleheader split at Columbia on Saturday. After dropping the opener 6-0, the Bulldogs responded with a 6-2 victory behind a five-run third inning. Yale moves to 12-24 overall and 4-10 in Ivy League play, while the Lions are now 14-17 overall and 6-5 in the conference.

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Yale softball team bounced back in game two to earn a doubleheader split at Columbia on Saturday. After dropping the opener 6-0, the Bulldogs responded with a 6-2 victory behind a five-run third inning. Yale moves to 12-24 overall and 4-10 in Ivy League play, while the Lions are now 14-17 overall and 6-5 in the conference.

Game 1: Columbia 6, Yale 0

  • B3 – Columbia broke through with four runs on three hits, taking advantage of two Yale errors. (COL 4, YAL 0)

  • B4 – The Lions added on with an RBI double down the left field line. (COL 5, YAL 0)

  • B5 – A solo home run extended the lead in the fifth. (COL 6, YAL 0)

Game 2: Yale 6, Columbia 2

  • B1 – Columbia struck first with an RBI single in the opening inning. (COL 1, YAL 0)

  • T3 – Yale answered emphatically. Ellie Joseph evened the score with a solo home run on a full count. With two on and no outs, Jane Littleton launched her first career home run—a three-run shot to left—to put the Bulldogs in front. Isabella Fortini followed with an RBI double as Yale plated five runs in the inning. (YAL 5, COL 1)

  • T5 – Yale added an insurance run on a bases-loaded fielder's choice. (YAL 6, COL 1)

  • B5 – Columbia scored on a fielder's choice. (YAL 6, COL 2)

Notes

  • Jane Littleton recorded her first career home run, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored.

  • Ellie Joseph earned her sixth win of the season with a complete game and added her second career home run at the plate.

  • Ella Cross finished 2-for-4 in game two.

Up Next

The Bulldogs and Lions will conclude the series on Sunday, April 12. First pitch is set for 12:30 p.m. in New York City.

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