Noskowiak’s home run, four RBIs lead Tommies to victory

The St. Thomas softball team rebounded after two losses Friday to defeat Denison University 10-2 Saturday in the Leadoff Classic in Panama City, Fla.

The Tommies were led by junior Megan Noskowiak, who went three-for-three with a home run and four RBIs. Senior Alison Wright and freshman Kimmy Hassel also added three hits. The Tommies had 15 total hits and sophomore Christy Gries pitched a complete game, giving up 10 hits and two runs with five strikeouts.

The Tommies then took on Alma College in the first round of the Silver Bracket and won 3-2 in eight innings.

Wright had two of the team’s five hits and knocked in freshman Alyssa Dunrud from second base for the game-winning run. Senior Marta Radcliffe pitched a solid five-and-two-thirds innings in relief, giving up only three hits with five strikeouts.

St. Thomas will play Central College Sunday morning with the winner advancing to the Silver Bracket Championship.

Brian Woitte can be reached at bmwoitte@stthomas.edu.