CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The Harvard Crimson (12-9-1, 5-2 Ivy) took a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never surrendered the advantage on the way to a 3-1 victory against the Brown Bears (5-17, 2-5 Ivy) on Friday.
How it Happened
The Crimson got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Harvard scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of Teagan Shaw. Brown put one run on the scoreboard in the fourth.
As Harvard held on to a 3-1 lead, Brown drove one out to right center field where Megan Welsh crashed into the wall to grab what would have been a home run if it weren't for Welsh, helping seal the Crimson's ultimate two-run victory.
Harvard Highlights
• Junior Anna Reed (3-4) got the win for Harvard (12-9-1, ). The right-hander went 4.1 innings, giving up one run on eight hits, allowing no walks and striking out four. First-year Riley Flynn also pitched well, going 2.2 shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out two.
• In her first four pitches of the game, Riley Flynn threw four strikes.
• In the batter's box, the Crimson were paced by Shaw, who went 2-for-3 on the day with two RBI. Senior Allison Heffley put together a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a double. Junior Madi Mays also chipped in for Harvard, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
• Harvard's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed three runs across.
• Harvard went 3-for-10 (.300) with runners in scoring position.
• Harvard pitchers limited Brown to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
Up Next
The Crimson return to the field on Sunday, April 2 for a doubleheader against Brown with games starting at 12:30 and 3 p.m. The first game will feature a free sweatshirt giveaway to undergrads. Both games will air live on ESPN+.
