HONOLULU, O'ahu - Despite picking up five hits in the ballgame and out-hitting Hawaii, Tennessee State was unable to push across more runs, as the Tigers were defeated by the Rainbow Wahine 4-1 on Thursday evening.
Junior Caitlyn Manus (2-4) got the ball to start for Tennessee State (6-7) and took the loss. Sophomore Holly Ayala was a bright spot for the Tigers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing two shutout innings, allowing two hits.
Sophomore Jasmine Blackburn led the way offensively for the Tigers, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 4-0, the Tigers first put runs on the board in the fifth inning. Tennessee State got an RBI single from Blackburn, scoring senior Nahtali Simpson from second base. The Tigers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.
GAME NOTES
» Tennessee State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» The Tigers out-hit the Rainbow Wahine at a 5-4 clip.
» Tennessee State pitchers limited Hawaii to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 28 Hawaii hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out two.
» Blackburn led the Tigers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with an RBI.
» Hawaii was led offensively by junior Chloe Borges, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI.
» Sophomore Key-An Campbell-Pua led the Rainbow Wahine pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.
Next Up
The Tigers will face Portland State and LMU for their second and third game of the Spring Fling Tournament this afternoon. The first pitch against PSU is slated for 3:00 p.m. CT.
