Marywood Tops Northwestern (MN) to Open Florida Swing
Erika Cook's solo homer in the third started a 5-run Marywood rally as the Pacers won, 7-6

Marywood Tops Northwestern (MN) to Open Florida Swing

- 3/14/2008 11:28:43 AM

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Ft. Pierce, FL - Megan Haikes hit a game-winning two-run homer in the sixth to cap a five-run comeback as Marywood University rallied to top Northwestern College (MN) 7-6 in the opening game of the Pacers' annual spring break trip to Florida. 

Trailing 6-2 after three innings of play, Haikes (Scranton, PA) started the Pacers' comeback with a solo shot in the fifth to bring the Pacers to within one, 6-5.  Haikes would pick up her third RBI of the day with a two-run blast in the sixth to give Marywood the 7-6 lead.

Erika Cook (Wyalusing, PA) went 1-3 with a solo home-run in the third and scored two runs on the day.  Haikes completed the day 3-4 with 2 runs scored and 3-RBI.

Mallory Gable (Hughestown, PA) got her first collegiate win on the mound after completing three innings of scoreless relief for the Pacers.  Gable struck out four while allowing zero runs and just three hits.  Lauren Bianchetti (Highland Mills, NY) pitched four innings for Marywood, allowing six runs on four hits and striking out two. 
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