The University of Toronto Varsity Blues softball team were defeated twice on the road against the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Sunday September 22.

Ottawa 15-7 Toronto

Despite the double victory over Carleton, the Blues couldn't maintain their 100% record in Ottawa, dropping their first game against the Gee-Gees 15-7.

The Blues were down 8-0 coming into the third inning, but they fought back to narrow the margin by scoring four runs. Big bats in the inning were led by a single by Amanda DeConinck, a sac fly by Anna Laird, and a double by Kristen Naidu.

Although, the push in the third inning wasn't enough, as Ottawa scored five in the fourth inning, and ultimately won the game in the fifth inning.

The Blues racked up ten hits in the game. Erin Sullivan led University of Toronto Varsity Blues with three hits in four at bats.
 
Ottawa 5-4 Toronto

In the second game of the day against the Gee-Gees, the Blues were narrowly defeated late in the eighth inning. The Blues lost despite out-hitting Ottawa eight to seven.

With the scored at 3-2 in favour of Ottawa coming into the bottom of the seventh, Kristen Naidu scored the equalizer to send the game to an eighth inning.

The Blues fought hard in the eighth, but Ottawa scored one run more to win the game 5-4.

Anna Laird, Beth DeConinck, and Amanda DeConinck each collected two hits during the game. The Blues also tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Beth DeConinck led the way with two.
 
UP NEXT: The Blues are back at Dieppe Park as they host the York Lions on Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., and the Queen's Gaels on Sunday, September 29 at 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.

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