Dylan Peabody

Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

AURORA, Ill. - The Marian softball team was tripped up in both games of a Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference double-header against the Aurora Spartans. The Sabres were upset 8-0 in game one and 14-4 in game two.

Offensive production picked up early for the Sabres in their second crack at the Spartans.

With the bases loaded and one out, Heather Dorn singled to center, scoring Charlotte Pegram and Emily Gorges to put the Sabres up 2-0.

The Spartans scored three runs in the bottom of the first, and four in the bottom of the second, to erase the Sabre lead.

In the top of the fourth the Sabres were in position to mount a comeback as Aurora's starter, Natalie Zanella who walked the bases loaded with no outs. Venessa Hartzell was called on in relief, but the Sabres were still able to capitalize.

Kaitlyn Johnson and Tiffani Castillo each knocked in one run. Eventually Hartzell struck out the side to escape further damage.

The game broke open in the bottom of the fourth as they Spartans scored seven runs to secure a 10- run lead, which finished the Sabres.

The Sabres look to turn things around on Wednesday, April 8, as they return home for a double-header against Lakeland. Game times are set for 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.