NASHVILLE - Anayah Baker-Row collected two extra-base hits to help lead the Tennessee State Tigers over the Lindenwood Lions 6-3 Sunday.

Caitlyn Manus (7-5) got the win for Tennessee State (14-11, 5-1), marking her third of the weekend. The right-hander went five innings, giving up two runs, one earned, on seven hits, allowing no walks and striking out five. Reina Castillo also pitched well, going two innings, surrendering one run on one hit, walking none, and striking out one.

Baker's two extra-base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-3 day, and included two doubles and an RBI. Laila Armstrong compiled a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI. Alexis Woods also helped out for the Tigers, putting together two hits in two trips to the plate while adding a walk and two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Tigers were trailing 1-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Tennessee State's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a one-run groundout off the bat of Armstrong.

The Lions then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 5-2 until the Tigers expanded their advantage in the fifth. Tennessee State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Woods, which brought the score to 6-2 in favor of the Tigers. Lindenwood put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Tennessee State still held on for the 6-3 win.

GAME NOTES

» Manus struck out five Lions hitters.
» The Tigers power output was led by Baker, who had two extra-base hits in the ballgame.
» Tennessee State's highest-scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed five runs across.
» Tennessee State pitchers limited Lindenwood to just 2-for-12 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 34 Lindenwood hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out six.
» The Tigers drew four walks from Lindenwood pitching.
» Baker led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.

GAME NOTES