UTICA, NY -- Alex King hit a grand slam and had five hits and five RBIs on the day and the Union College softball team made it eight straight with 8-3 and 11-0 wins at Utica College Wednesday. The Dutchwomen are now 25-5 while the Pioneers fell to 14-22. Union Coach Pete Brown recorded his 300th career victory in the opener.

King was 2 for 4 with the homer and four RBIs in the first game, helping Union to a five run third inning that erased a 1-0 deficit. Bridget Graham had three hits in the leadoff spot and Michelle Rogers added two hits in the victory, as Union banged out 12 hits against the Pioneers. 

Ginni Sack won her 11th of 13 decisions, as the senior southpaw allowed seven hits and two earned runs while striking out two.

Tiffany Ippoliti now is 9-2 after her first game victory. She pitched four shutout innings while allowing four hits before Lindsay Colvin came in with the big lead for work for the final inning. Graham had two hits and three RBIs and King added three hits. Lauren Hoffman was 2 for 4 and Union had 13 hits in this victory.

The Dutchwomen, 2-2 in Liberty League play, will host RPI Friday at Alexander Field at 3:30 p.m.

Game 1 Box Score

Game 2 Box Score