Box Score

PEORIA, Ill. (March 23, 2018) - 

In Short…
Loyola University Chicago (14-12, 2-3 MVC) nearly erased a five-run deficit but saw its comeback come up just short as it dropped a 5-4 decision to Bradley (13-15, 2-2 MVC) in the second game of a doubleheader this afternoon at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria, Ill.
 
How It Happened
Following a scoreless top half of the first, Stacia Seeton laced a double down the left field line to plate a pair of runs, giving Bradley a 2-0 lead.  Katie Habryle added on a two-run shot to extend the margin to 4-0 at the end of the first inning. 
 
After a double by Taise Thompson upped the Braves' advantage to 5-0 in the bottom of the third, Loyola began to chip away.  A Shannon McGee single brought home Caitlin Engelking in the top of the fifth, trimming the deficit to 5-1.  Jamie O'Brien doubled in Allyson Ivey in the following inning to pull Loyola to within 5-2. 
 
Down to its final out, Loyola mounted a rally in the top of the seventh.  A throwing error on a Jordan Cordell single sent McGee racing home, cutting the Bradley lead to 5-3.  Katie Kasubke added a double to bring around McGee but that would prove to be the end of the Ramblers' comeback attempt as Bradley held on for a 5-4 victory to salvage a split in the doubleheader. 
 
Looking At The Numbers
- McGee (2-for-4) and Ivey (2-for-3) both registered two-hit games to lead the Rambler attack.
- Madison Veres threw 5.2 innings in relief and allowed only three hits and one earned run while striking out three.
 
Up Next
Tomorrow's scheduled series finale between Loyola and Bradley has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather.  The Ramblers return to action on Wednesday when they play host to UIC at 3:30 p.m.