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Friday Seacoast Standout: Exeter sophomore blasts walk-off homer
TL;DR
Exeter sophomore Jill Ryan hit a walk-off two-run homer, leading her team to a 7-6 victory over Bedford in a Division I softball game on April 16.
Key points
- Jill Ryan hit a walk-off two-run homer
- Exeter won 7-6 against Bedford
- Game played on April 16
- Ryan was named Seacoast Standout Athlete of the Day
Jill RyanExeter High SchoolBedfordDivision I
EXETER - The Exeter High School softball team was in need of a win, and sophomore Jill Ryan delivered.
With one out and Alexa Papakonstantis on first, Ryan, with two strikes, blasted a game-winning, walk-off two-run homer over the center field fence as Exeter rallied for a 7-6 Division I win over Bedford on Friday, April 16.
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Ryan was named Seacoast Standout Athlete of the Day.
Jill Ryan
"It was great, a great at-bat," Exeter head coach Kristen Morissette said. "She got down two strikes and battled back and just got the right pitch."
Ryan struck out in her previous at-bat.
"I think she was a little upset with herself, because she was the starting pitcher, and wanted to help her herself out," Morissette said. "And, for her to come back and get that homer, she was excited."
Morissette thought Ryan got enough of the ball when it left her bat.
"I felt like it had enough, but I wasn't sure at first," Morissette said. "Once it went over, I think it was really a relief for everyone because we had a tough loss on Tuesday."
Ryan was "all smiles" when she rounded second base and head toward Morissette in the third base coach's box.
"She was pretty excited that she could help the team get that first win, especially in walk-off fashion," Morissette said. "It was just incredible. It was awesome."
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Friday Seacoast Standout, Exeter sophomore blasts walk-off homer
Q&A
What did Jill Ryan achieve in the softball game against Bedford?
Jill Ryan hit a walk-off two-run homer, securing a 7-6 win for Exeter High School.
When did Exeter High School play against Bedford in softball?
The game took place on April 16.
Why was Jill Ryan recognized as Seacoast Standout Athlete of the Day?
She was recognized for her game-winning performance, hitting a crucial walk-off homer.
