LAKE WALES, FL - Warner University's softball team, the Royals, endured tough competition against the Cougars of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in a regular season double header series held on March 3, 2025, at Daly Field, Lake Wales, FL. Despite a valiant effort, the Royals were defeated in both games of the series, with final scores of 7-2 in the first game and 4-3 in the second game.

GAME 1: The Royals' offense saw contributions from Diana Martin and April Dominguez, who each scored runs. Autumn Calcagno also delivered an impactful performance with an RBI single in the third inning of one of the games, showcasing her timely hitting abilities. Jillian Hudson joined her in contributing to the team's offense by securing another RBI. On the mound, Avery Garbarek led as the starting pitcher, facing a formidable Mount Vernon lineup.

GAME 2: Royals saw significant contributions from players like Martin, who managed to score a crucial RBI. Martin was also noteworthy behind the plate. Hudson, Samantha Berube, and Suheily Mercado, who scored unearned, also contributed to the Royals' efforts during the game. Mention of Keirsten Garman as the starting pitcher adds to the tactical setup that Warner deployed in this encounter.

Key moments that kept spectators on the edge included Martin's pivotal fielder's choice RBI in the 6th inning, which was part of a series of plays where several runs resulted from wild pitches and errors. This showcased the unpredictability of the game and the small margins that eventually led to the tight scoreline.

Looking ahead, the Royals will prepare to face off against the Dordt Defenders in a doubleheader series March 4th at Daly Field.