Softball Completes MASCAC Doubleheader Sweep Over Rams with 8–5 Extra-Inning Victory
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem St. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 2 |
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Framingham St. | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final (8) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem St. | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 1 |
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Framingham St. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
THE BASICS
Score:
GM 1 – Salem State University 13 vs Framingham State 10 (GM 1)
GM 2 – Salem State University 8 vs. Framingham State 5 (GM 2 in 8 innings)
Records:
Salem State Vikings (26-10) GM 1
Framingham State Rams (15-18) GM 1
Salem State Vikings (27-10) GM 2
Framingham State Rams (15-19) GM 2
Location: Framingham, MA
Date: Saturday April 25th
THE LEAD
The Salem State Vikings powered through a high-scoring MASCAC doubleheader against the Framingham State Rams, sweeping both games in dramatic fashion. The Vikings outslugged the Rams 13–10 in an offensive explosion in game one, highlighted by a decisive eight-run fifth inning. Salem State followed with a resilient extra-inning performance in game two, pulling away late to secure an 8–5 victory and complete the conference sweep.
HOW IT HAPPENED (GM 1)
The Salem State Vikings wasted no time making noise in the opening game of their MASCAC doubleheader against the Framingham State Rams, jumping out to an early lead with a two-run homer from Tara Perryman in the top of the first inning.
Framingham State answered right back in the bottom half, capitalizing on timely hitting to push across three runs and take a 3–2 lead after one inning of play. Both teams settled in during the second, with neither side able to plate a run. The Rams extended their advantage in the third, adding two more runs while holding the Vikings scoreless to build a 5–2 cushion.
Salem State responded in the fourth, stringing together offense to score twice and cut the deficit to 5–4. Their pitching and defense followed up with a shutdown inning, keeping the Rams off the board in the bottom half and maintaining the one-run margin.
The game turned dramatically in the fifth inning, when the Vikings' bats exploded. Salem State erupted for eight runs in a dominant offensive surge, reclaiming control with a 12–5 lead. Framingham State managed to get one run back in the bottom of the inning, but still trailed 12–6.
The Vikings added an insurance run in the sixth to extend the lead to 13–6, though the Rams refused to go quietly. Framingham State rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth, cutting the deficit to 13–10 and putting pressure on heading into the final inning.
In the seventh, however, both teams were held scoreless, allowing Salem State to secure a hard-fought 13–10 victory in the opening game of the MASCAC doubleheader.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS (GM 1)
- Tara Perryman would hit her first homerun of the year for the Vikings in game one against the Rams.
- Ellie Kleinheinz would have a double in game one against the Rams
- Tara Perryman would collect 4 RBIs and have the most RBIs in game one for the Vikings.
- Alaina Giuliano would have 2 RBIs in game one against the Rams
- Ellie Kleinheinz , Giana Johanson , Allison Frost would all have RBIs in game one against the Rams.
- Ellie Kleinheinz , Paige Souza , Giana Johanson would all have a stolen base in game one against the Rams.
- Charlie Benesh would earn the victory in game one against the Rams striking out 2 in 5.1 innings pitched.
HOW IT HAPPENED (GM 2)
The Salem State Vikings completed a MASCAC doubleheader sweep of the Framingham State Rams with an 8–5 extra-inning victory in Game 2.
Framingham State struck first, using timely hitting to plate two runs in the bottom of the opening inning and take an early 2–0 lead. Both teams were held in check in the second, but the Viking's responded in the third inning. The Vikings put together a strong offensive frame, scoring three runs to take a 3–2 lead, while their defense followed with a scoreless bottom half to maintain the lead.
The Rams answered in the fourth, reclaiming momentum with two runs to move back in front, 4–3. Salem State continued the back-and-forth battle in the fifth inning, pushing across two runs to regain the lead at 5–4.
With the game tightening late, Framingham State capitalized in the sixth inning, scoring once to even the contest at 5–5 and force a decisive final inning. After a scoreless seventh inning on both sides, the game moved into extras.
In the top of the eighth, the Vikings delivered the game's defining moment. Salem State broke through with three runs, stringing together key hits to take an 8–5 lead. The Rams would give all they had in the bottom half, but the Vikings' defense held firm, keeping Framingham State off the scoreboard to seal the double header victory against the Rams 8-5.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS (GM 2)
- Alanis Toledano would lead the Vikings in RBIs in game two with 2.
- Abby Richardson , Samantha Gaona- Sullivan, Abigail LaClair, and Tara Perryman would all have an RBI in game two against the Rams.
- Abby Richardson , Giana Johanson , Allison Frost would all have a stolen base in game two.
- Gracie Martineau would earn the win in game two on the pitching circle allowing no earned runs in 2.1 innings pitched for the Vikings.
- The Vikings would have 13 hits in game two against the Rams.
UP NEXT
The Vikings will be back in action on Saturday May 2nd, 2026, where they look to return home for their final regular season games against the Owls of Westfield State for a MASCAC doubleheader matchup. Opening pitch is set for 11:00am.