Ambler, Pa. — Marywood University split an Atlantic East Conference softball series for the fourth time this season Wednesday. The Pacers lost to Gwynedd Mercy 6-0 before a 9-1 win in five innings at Temple University's Ambler campus. 

Marywood (17-9, 6-4) drops in the Atlantic East standings with two games played then the rest of the conference. Five teams each have four Atlantic East losses. 

Game 2: Marywood 9, Gwynedd Mercy 1 (5 inn.)

Sam Ferrara picked up her first collegiate victory by shutting down the Griffins. She allowed just two hits and no earned runs in a complete game. 

Sam Baltrusaitis' hot bat continued with a 2 for 3 performance with two runs and three RBIs. For the second straight day, Baltrusaitis was one hit away from a cycle. She hit a home run and a double. 

Ashdon Clark hit two doubles, and she scored two runs and an RBI.

Emily Rose hit a pair of base hits. Tori Para drove in two RBIs with a double. Abbey Stalter batted 2 for 3 with two stolen bases and a run.

Six of Marywood's 11 hits were for extra bases 

Clark and Para hit back-to-back doubles to take a 1-0 lead in the first inning. 

Marywood scored four in the third inning to take a 5-0 lead. Stalter led off with a single to shortstop and stole second base. Mara Hamm hit an opposite field single to score Stalter. Emily Rose beat out a bunt down the first base line. Tori Para hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Hamm. Baltrusaitis hit a two-run home run to clear the bases. 

Game 1: Gwynedd Mercy 6, Marywood 0

Stalter and Para each went 2 for 3. 

Mara Hamm allowed three earned runs with four strikeouts.