HARRISONBURG, Va. – Senior Mary Haff made history Friday afternoon, tossing a seven inning, 14 strikeout perfect game in No. 11 Arkansas’ 6-0 win over Maryland at Mauck Stadium.
“This is an achievement I have always strived for, and I’m so happy I got to celebrate it with my teammates,” said Haff. “I’m overwhelmed with love from the whole Razorback community. It’s a great day to be a Hog.”
The Winter Haven, Fla., native’s 14 strikeouts are a season-high for Arkansas. Haff recorded six-consecutive strikeouts in the fifth through seventh to anchor the defense. Finding herself with a full count in what would be the game’s final out, Haff rifled a rise ball across home to pencil her name into the program record book.
The Razorbacks inked more history in their morning shift against Lehigh, blasting a single game program record seven home runs in a 19-2 (5) victory. The Hogs’ 18 RBIs tie for the most in single game program history. Additionally, their 19 runs are second-most in program history. Sophomore Jenna Bloom earned her sixth win of the season after going for two innings, scattering only two hits and a run. Sophomore Callie Turner captured the save after throwing three innings and giving one run on one hit. KB Sides energized the Hogs at the leadoff spot, going 4-for-4 with a home run, triple and two doubles to complement three RBIs, two stolen bases and two runs. Senior Danielle Gibson also strengthened the offensive front after going 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBIs. Taylor Ellsworth juiced two home runs, amassing three RBIs and two runs. Sophomore Hannah Gammill went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs and two RBIs along with a walk. Marlene Friedman and Valerie Ventura tabbed their first career home runs as Razorbacks.
In game two against the Terrapins, Arkansas got offensive production from Gammill. The Beebe, Ark., native went 2-for-2 with two home runs, three RBIs and three runs. Ellsworth constructed a 3-for-4 showing with one run. Sides, McEwen, Linnie Malkin, Sam Torres and Audrie LaValley all registered hits.