TROY, Ala. --The Tennessee State softball team were not able to notch a run against Central Michigan pitcher sophomore Mackenzie Langan on Saturday despite totaling six hits and were shut out 8-0 by the Chippewas.

Freshman Reina Castillo (1-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Tennessee State (2-1). The right-hander went five innings, giving up three runs, one earned, on five hits.

In the batter's box, the Tigers were led by freshman Anayah Baker-Rowell, who went 2-for-3 on the day.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Tennessee State managed one chance with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. The Tigers last got a runner on third in the second, when freshman Jasmine Blackburn made it 60 feet away from scoring with nobody out.

GAME NOTES
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 35 Central Michigan hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 12 fly balls.
» Baker-Rowell led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3.
» Central Michigan was led offensively by freshman Tori Briggs, who went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
» Langan led the Chippewas pitching staff, throwing six shutout innings.