“It was wonderful,” North Carolina sophomore second basemen Erin Satterfield said emphatically.
But she wasn’t referring to the Tar Heels’ 6-0 shut out victory on the road against UNC-Greensboro. Rather, she was relishing on how much of a joy, and relief, it was to play on a warm and beautiful afternoon.
In a season that has seen rain, ice, snow, freezing temperatures and any combination of the four, the Tar Heels finally found some nice weather.
With temperatures threatening to touch 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky, the UNC softball team eagerly took the field against the Spartans.
“I think everyone’s spirits were up because it was so nice, so we feel like real softball players and coaches,” coach Donna Papa said.
It certainly seemed like the Tar Heels came ready to play, putting four runs on the scoreboard before the Spartans had a chance to swing the bat. After a bases loaded walked from Kati Causey scored the Tar Heels’ first run, freshman right fielder Kendra Lynch stepped up to the plate.
“I went up to bat more relaxed. I tried to just keep my poise and stay calm,” Lynch said. “I knew she couldn’t beat me and I just had to do my job.”
Moments later, Lynch was standing on second base, bringing home two more of her teammates in the process.
A four run lead was more than enough for senior pitcher Lori Spingola, who improved to 9-6 on the season after giving up no runs and just three hits through five innings of work.
