May 4, 2002

Box Score

The Saints dropped two decisions at Canisius College today, losing 3-1 and 3-2 in two games played. The Green and Gold fell to 4-9 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action and 11-24 overall.

In the first game, Siena's only run came in the third inning, after Carrie Getz (Slingerlands, N.Y./Bethlehem) was walked, Mary Buckheit (Cheshire, Conn./Cheshire) hit a double to left centerfield and scored Getz. It was the only run the Saints would be able to plate in the game. Pitcher Adrian St. Cin (San Jose, Calif./Presentation) went the distance, allowing six hits, three runs, two strikeouts and one walk. Getz was 2-for-3 in the game, Buckheit went 2-for-4. Jodie Fiacco (Endicott, N.Y./Union Endicott) and Christina Teator (Castleton, N.Y./Maple Hill) both accounted for the only other Siena hits of the game.

Siena scored twice in the second game, but were unable to come away with the victory. The runs were scored in the fourth inning, when St. Cin homered to left center, scoring Colleen Price (Hampton Bays, N.Y./Hampton Bays). Price had singled down the left field line. Canisius scored twice in the bottom of the seventh to win the game in regulation.

Siena returns home for Senior Day against Niagara tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Siena Field.