With the game tied at four apiece, Merrimack scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fourth to break the tie, maintaining the lead for the remainder of the game.

FLASH MOMENT
The Red Flash tallied four runs in the top of the fourth inning. With Sofia Zielinski on third, Addie Smith doubled to right field. Annabelle Farmer singled to right field, advancing Smith. Hannah Bendle recorded another single for Saint Francis, allowing Smith to score. Savannah Nash made it to first base on an error by Merrimack's first baseman, scoring Bendle and Farmer.

FLASH NUGGETS
Bendle and Smith each earned RBIs.

Olivia Ulam led the team in putouts with nine.

Allie Braly began the game, pitching two innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out three batters. Olivia Kolowitz pitched the remainder of the game, allowing three runs (two earned) with three walks and two strikeouts.

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Saint Francis will play its home opener series against Stonehill on March 15-16.