Losing in the playoffs can leave a sour taste in your mouth; A taste that you cannot rid until the following year. 361 days ago, Nichols College ousted UNE out of the TCCC Tournament in an 11-10 heartbreak. Yesterday, UNE went seeking revenge as the two teams squared off in the playoffs once again, this time in Biddeford.
This game was back-and-forth all game long. UNE scored in the first, Nichols scored in the second. Nichols scored in the fourth, UNE scored in the fifth. Nichols scored three in the sixth; UNE could only scored one, once again ending the season with the sour taste of defeat.
An unusual game, the two teams combined for 21 hits and 20 strikeouts. The big difference was in the sixth inning. UNE lead 4-3 heading into the top of the sixth. The Bison had two runners in scoring position with two outs. Nichols center fielder Lauren Correia grounded to third and was called safe at first, a call that should have gone the other way and ended the threat. Correia was safe, and the tying run came across the plate. The next batter drove a deep double to center, scoring two more, and giving Nichols a lead that they would not relinquish.
The Nor'easters only answer in the sixth was a solo home run off the bat of junior Carolyn Engwer. Neither team could muster any more runs in the seventh, giving Nichols the 6-5 victory, and knocking out the Nor'easters for the second straight season.
Seniors Megan Gaedje and Ashley Depasquale led the offense for the Nor'easters in their final game in blue and white. Gaedje had two hits and scored a run, along with hosing down a Nichols runner at the plate. Depasquale had three hits, including two doubles and knocked in two runs.
The Nor'easters will have a solid core coming back next season, as they will only lose four seniors. And you can bet that they are already anxious to get that sour taste out of their mouth.
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