The Salisbury Sea Gull softball team came out victorious in game one of the Sea Gull early bird tournament against the Keystone Giants 12-2. The Sea Gull offense exploded in the second inning racking up seven runs. Coach Margie Knight is at the helm again for the Sea Gulls and she was impressed with the start from her team. "I thought we came out swinging the bats extremely well, I was pleased with that," Knight said. "We were aggressive on the bases did some nice things stretching a single to a double, good way to start the season." Catcher Emily Allen, centerfielder LeAnne Collins, and shortstop Dakotah Fraley each having multiple hits which led the Gulls to victory. "I feel like it was a good start for us. We were able to jump on the ball really quickly, and I think it was a good way to start the season on offense," Collins said.…show more content… The Sea Gulls kept the ball in the infield with bunts and well-placed grounders to get batters on base and runners around the base pad. Once one Sea Gull got a hit at the plate, it became infectious for the rest of the lineup, especially in the second inning. "When the person in front of you is hitting it makes it a whole lot easier for you to hit," Collins said. Salisbury had some success from the plate in the third inning after Collins got onto base after she was walked, and the newcomer to the team, Fraley crushed a pitch over the centerfield wall for a two-run homerun. Fraley finished her Sea Gull debut 4-4 with two doubles, and one homerun while making strong plays at
