Balschmiter keeps Blackbirds on ground

Softball
Joe Meloni

Sophomore ace Brandice Balschmiter retired the side in the top of the first inning with relative ease. The first two LIU hitters rolled out weakly to the left side of the infield before Balschmiter walked Celina Castillo. After ball three and four, Balschmiter glared in at the home plate umpire.

Another weak groundout ended the inning. Balschmiter looks to have her drop working as the LIU hitters pounded pitches into the dirt for the groundouts. The walk, however, raises questions of her command, but that should come as the game moves on.