HAMBURG, N.Y. – Hilbert Softball suffered an AMCC doubleheader loss at Alfred State College today, losing 11–2 in Game 1 and 7–2 in Game 2.
Game 1: Alfred State 11, Hilbert 2
Alfred State took control early scoring in each of the first four innings, including a six-run third to break the game open.
Despite being held scoreless through four innings, Hilbert broke through in the fifth when
Kaitlin Stolowski delivered a two-RBI double down the right field line, bringing home
Madison Esmond and
Emma Gionta.
Hilbert recorded four hits in the game, with
Grace Schwarzkopf leading the way with two.
In the circle, Hilbert pitchers combined for 10 walks, which proved costly as Alfred State capitalized throughout the game.
Game 2: Alfred State 7, Hilbert 2
Hilbert struck first in Game 2, scoring in the opening inning after
Grace Schwarzkopf reached on an error that allowed
Madison Esmond to score.
The Pioneers answered immediately and steadily built its lead with runs in the first, second, third, and fifth innings. A two-RBI single in the second and consistent pressure on the bases helped extend the advantage.
Hilbert added a late run in the seventh when
Kimberly Bentley singled up the middle to score Esmond, but the comeback fell short.
Hilbert tallied six hits in the game, with contributions from
Ava Higgins,
Brenna Mulvaney,
Emma Gionta, and Bentley. Esmond scored both runs for Hilbert.
Key Takeaways:
- Hilbert combined for 10 hits across the two games but struggled to string together rallies.
- Madison Esmond scored 3 of Hilbert's 4 total runs on the day.
The Hawks will close out the 2026 campaign this week when they host Elmira College in a 3 pm non-conference series April 30th.
The program will conclude the season on Saturday, May 2nd with their final AMCC doubleheader against Carlow University with a 12 pm first pitch.
Prior to Saturday's opening game, the Hawks will honor three seniors in their final game:
Madison Esmond,
Emma Gionta and
Brenna Mulvaney at the FSSJ softball diamond.
