Raleigh, N.C.— C.J. McQueen scored on an error in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift fifth-seeded Christopher Newport over top-ranked Methodist, 2-1, in a USA South elimination game on Sunday at Buffaloe Creek Athletic Park.

McQueen (2-4, run, RBI) had doubled with one out to reach base. Becky Bond reached on the error on the play that scored the winning run. Janet Fairchild earned the win on the hill for the Captains. She allowed three hits, struck out four and walked three batters.

Kristen Kennedy was 2-3 for the Monarchs. Jennifer Sorensen took the loss for MC. She fanned six, walked three and allowed five hits.

Prior to the seventh inning, both teams scored in the fifth frame to knot the score at 1-1.

CNU plays undefeated Ferrum at 1 p.m. The Captains need to beat FC twice to win the title. 

Christopher Newport 2, Methodist College 1 (Apr 17, 2005 at Raleigh, NC)
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Methodist College...  000 010 0 -  1  3  1      (32-9)
Christopher Newport. 000 010 1 -  2  5  1      (24-17)
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Pitchers: Methodist College - SORENSEN, J. Christopher Newport - FAIRCHILD, J.
Win-FAIRCHILD, J  Loss-SORENSEN, J  T-1:30  A-50