Syracuse arrived in Lynchburg, Virginia, riding an ugly two-game losing streak. The Orange were outscored 23-0 in two mercy-ruled contests against No. 2 Texas and Ohio State.
But Day 1 of the Liberty Softball Classic, which Syracuse (6-4, Atlantic Coast) swept with 5-3 wins over Toledo (1-9, MAC) and Liberty (3-9, Conference USA), brought hope that the Orange can iron out their inconsistencies going forward.
With the everyday right fielder and SU’s best bat last year, Madelyn Lopez, out with an injury, the Orange mixed up their lineup for their morning game against Toledo. Four starters — designated player Harmony Jackson, catcher Taylor Davison, third baseman Kaylee Eubanks, and shortstop Erika Zamora — entered the contest with fewer than 10 plate appearances this season…