PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Alyssa Mercier doubled in a three-run fourth-inning rally to help the Pittsfield softball team open the year with a 6-2 win over Taconic.

 

Jordynn Bazinet and Lauren Crocker each went 2-for-3 for the Generals, who took a 6-0 lead in the fifth before Taconic got on the board.

 

Bazinet struck out six and walked just one in the win.

 

Brenna McNiece went 1-for-3 and scored a run in the seventh for Taconic.

 

Taconic (1-1) goes to Wahconah on Tuesday.

 

Pittsfield (1-0) is at Mount Everett on Monday.