CLERMONT, Fla. – Cornell's softball team got tripped up Saturday in five-inning losses to Wheaton, 12-1, and Eastern Nazarene, 13-3, during Day 2 of its Florida trip.
 
The Rams jumped ahead early against Wheaton in the opener, getting an RBI single from Miranda Keith that scored Caitlin Babcock in the top of the first.  
 
Wheaton took control with a nine-run second frame and outhit the Rams for the game, 9-3. Six of Wheaton's runs were unearned.  
 
Babcock doubled and Mary Puffett singled for Cornell's other hits in the contest. Freshman Skylar McCartney-Puzio pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in relief.
 
In Game 2, freshman leadoff hitter Addie Bowman went 2-for-2 with a run and an RBI to lead Cornell's seven-hit attack against Eastern Nazarene (1-0). Olivia Richards and Babcock each doubled for the Rams. Claire Gugerty and Babcock each drove in a run.
 
The Rams, once again, scored the initial run of the game. But Eastern Nazarene charged ahead with seven runs in the second and five more in the third.
 
The Rams (0-6) resume play Sunday with games against Aurora at 8 a.m. (Central time) and Wittenberg at 10:15 a.m.