AURORA, Ill. –  A single off the bat of Emily Montalvo and an untimely defensive error equated to a walk-off win for the Trinity Christian College softball team on Friday, March 12, their first victory of the season. Trinity came from behind to take an opening game 10-9 win over Lawrence Tech (Mich.) before falling 4-1 in the nightcap. Abby Van Beek picked up the win in the circle for the Trolls.

THE BASICS – GAME 1
Score: Trinity Christian – 10 |Lawrence Tech (Mich.) – 9
Location: Aurora Sports Zone | Aurora, Illinois
Records: Trinity Christian (1-3) | Lawrence Tech (3-3)

BY THE NUMBERS

• Alyssa Martin: 2-for-4, run scored, double, RBI, stolen base
• Jolie Robertson: 2-for-3, run scored
• Emily Montalvo: 2-for-4, triple, stolen base, RBI
• Faith Bruinius: 2-for-4, two runs scored, RBI, stolen base
• WP: Abby Van Beek – Four innings, seven hits, five earned runs, six strike outs
• SP: Madi de Graaf – Three innings, five hits, four earned runs, strike out

THE BASICS – GAME 2
Score: Trinity Christian – 1|Lawrence Tech – 4
Records: Trinity Christian (1-4) | Lawrence Tech (4-3)

BY THE NUMBERS

• Abby Van Beek: 3-for-3
• Audrey Ricker: 1-for-2, run scored, double
• Sydni Mitchell: 1-for-3
• LP: Audrey Ricker (0-1) – Three innings, five hits, two earned runs, two walks, one strike out
• RP: Jordan Jones – Three innings, six hits, two earned runs, two strike outs

WHAT'S NEXT

Trinity will be back in action on Wednesday, March 17 against Rochester University (Mich.). Game one is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Schaaf Athletic Complex. Limited spectators – official pass list only, will be permitted to attend. No visiting fans.