STORRS, Conn. – The UConn softball team opened the weekend series with a shutout win over the Seton Hall Pirates, 7-0. Payton Kinney led the way, tossing a one hit complete game in the circle for the Huskies.
Graduate student Payton Kinney made her tenth start of the season in the circle. Kinney was sensational throughout, holding Seton Hall hitless until the seventh inning. The Florida native worked four straight one-two-three innings, retiring 14 straight batters. Kinney finished with five strikeouts, picking up her fourth win of the season. This is the fourth career complete game shutout for Kinney.
UConn got off to a fast start, scoring runs in the first and second innings. Junior infielder Kaiea Higa opened the scoring for the Huskies in the first inning with a sac fly, scoring Lexi Hastings from third base. An inning later, Hastings scored the Huskies second run with a single to right field, scoring Kaitlyn Breslin from third base to make it 2-0.
UConn extended their lead in the fifth inning, scoring two runs off the bat of sophomore Kaitlyn Breslin. The Massachusetts native doubled to left center, scoring Rosie Garcia and Hope Jenkins, giving the Huskies a 4-0 lead.
The Huskies continued to tack on runs, scoring three more in the sixth inning. Senior infielder Rosie Garcia delivered a two-run double to left center, scoring Grace Jenkins and Higa. Junior Hope Jenkins drove in her 15th run of the season with a single to right field, scoring Garcia from second base, making it 7-0.
Kinney's no hit bid was broken up to leadoff the seventh inning, but the veteran buckled down to keep Seton Hall scoreless.
News and Notes
- Payton Kinney records her fourth career complete game shutout. She retired 14 straight batters, notching four straight one-two-three innings.
- Kaitlyn Breslin recorded her second career three-hit game, and her fourth multi-RBI game this season.
- Rosie Garcia recorded her ninth multi-hit game, and sixth multi-RBI game this season.
- Lexi Hastings extended her hitting streak to seven straight games, recording her eighth multi-hit game this season.
- Kaiea Higa recorded her sixth multi-hit game this season.
Up Next
Game two between the Huskies and Pirates is set for Saturday, March 22 at Burrill Family Field. First pitch is set for 2:30pm. TICKETS
Follow our social media pages for updates.
Twitter – UConnSoftball
Instagram – UConnSoftball
Facebook – UConn Softball
Latest Women's Softball
- Huskies Travel to DePaulSTORRS, Conn. – The UConn softball team heads to the windy city this weekend for a three-game series with the DePaul Blue Demons. The series will begin Friday, April 18 with a doubleheader beginning at 2:00pm EST with the second game to follow, tentatively slated for 4:30pm EST. The series finale will be on Saturday, April 19 at 12:00pm EST. All three games will be streamed on FloSports.
- Huskies Shut out FairfieldSTORRS, Conn. – The UConn softball team defeated the Fairfield Stags, 9-0 on Wednesday afternoon at Burrill Family Field. UConn moves to 25-14 overall this season.
- Huskies Welcome In-State Foe Fairfield to Storrs on WednesdaySTORRS, Conn. – The UConn softball team will welcome the Fairfield Stags to Storrs on Wednesday, April 16. First pitch is set for 4:00pm and will be streamed on UConn+. Get your tickets at UConnTickets.com.
- Softball vs. Boston University Canceled, Fairfield Game time Adjusted to 4:00 PMSTORRS, Conn. – The UConn softball game at Boston University scheduled for Tuesday, April 15 has been canceled. The game will not be rescheduled.
- Huskies Power Past Providence, Secure Series WinPROVIDENCE, R.I. – The UConn softball team dominated the Providence Friars in the series finale, 16-0. UConn's offense exploded for ten runs in the seventh inning, pushing the Huskies to their largest margin of victory this season. UConn moves to 11-4 in BIG EAST play and 24-14 overall this season.
- Bats Come Alive in Game Two as the Huskies Split the Doubleheader at ProvidencePROVIDENCE, R.I. – The UConn softball team split their doubleheader with the Providence Friars on Friday afternoon at Glay Field. Providence took game one, 4-1. UConn bounced back in game two, beating the Friars, 17-6. UConn moves to 10-4 in BIG EAST play and 23-14 overall this season.
