GAME 2 | Tennessee State 8, Morehead State 0

NASHVILLE, TN --T. Salcido turned in an historic performance on Saturday, throwing a no-hitter to lead the Tennessee State Tigers over the Morehead State Eagles 8-0.

Salcido (2-4) added her second win of the season to her outstanding performance. The right-hander struck out one for Tennessee State (17-9, 7-3) on her way to the record books.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Tigers took the lead for good in the second, scoring for the first time in the inning. H. Hunt's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Tennessee State.

The Tigers then tacked on runs in the third, fourth, and fifth innings, with their biggest output coming in the fourth when they scored three times. Two of those three runs scored on a two-run single off the bat of Hunt.

GAME NOTES

» Salcido tossed a zero-hit shutout for the Tigers.
» Hunt compiled three base knocks in the game for Tennessee State.
» Every Tennessee State starter reached base safely in the win.
» Tennessee State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Tigers had control of the rest of the game after moving ahead of the Eagles 2-0 in the bottom of the second.
» The Tigers out-hit the Eagles at an 8-0 clip.
» Tennessee State went 4-for-12 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 16 Morehead State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out one.
» The Tigers drew six walks from Morehead State pitching.
» Hunt led the Tigers at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI.
» Morehead State was led offensively by A. Lightbody, who went 0-for-0.
» Solis led the Eagles pitching staff, throwing three innings of three-run ball.

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