Box Score NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State softball team won the weekend series at Morehead State with a rubber match victory on Saturday afternoon.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP (Game Three):
Final: Tennessee State 4 (W:
Francys King, 3-10), Morehead State 2 (L: Lennon Spicer, 6-17) (8 Innings)
Records: Tennessee State Tigers (14-36, 6-19 OVC), Morehead State Eagles (6-34, 6-18 OVC)
Location: University Softball Field || Morehead, Ky.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
TOP 5TH: Ryla Traylor led off the inning with an infield single to shortstop. In the next at-bat,
Anayah Baker laced an opposite field double to right field and
Traylor advanced to third. With two runners on,
Marisa Mauroschadt lined a two-run double down the right field line to take the lead. ||
TSU, 2-0
BOT 5TH: Morehead State's Taylor Rhea clubbed a home run to begin the frame. ||
TSU, 2-1
BOT 7TH: With one out, Rhea reached on a free-pass after a full-count. Trailing by a run, Trinity Spear evened the score with an RBI triple. ||
TIED, 2-2
TOP 8TH: TSU's freshman outfielder,
Jasmine Brown, logged an infield single and advanced to second on a throwing error.
Lauren Farias reached on a fielder's choice and stole second base. With two runners on,
Peyton Fointno regained the lead with an RBI single to shortstop. After
Fointno stole second base,
Alyssia Drayton connected for a sacrifice fly to increase the lead. ||
TSU, 4-2
INSIDE THE STATS:
BEYOND THE BOX:
- The Tigers have won three of the last four games in conference play.
- Tennessee State's won back-to-back games for the first time in OVC action.
- TSU logged 11 hits, tying a season high as a team.
UP NEXT: Tennessee State will complete the regular season with a home series against UT Martin next weekend. Senior Day ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday at 1:00pm at Tiger Field.
