Box Score ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello softball came out hot in Game 1 of their Great American Conference series with Henderson State University. They Blossoms took the win, taking down the Reddies in five innings, 14-2.
A solid display of hitting in the top of the first gave the Blossoms a 3 run inning o start off the day.
Hannah Holdbrook scored on a
Caroline Tedder single to center. Tedder and
Grace Neal would both score on a
Lauryn Davies double to right center.
The Reddies were quick to strike back, scoring 2 runs of their own in the bottom half of the inning.
UAM put up 2 more runs in the fourth.
Lauryn Davies scored on an
Alissa Suarez bunt, and
Averie Gunther scored on a fielder's choice.
The Blossoms would put up 9 runs in the 5th inning, leading to a run rule after HSU couldn't answer back in the bottom half.
Haley Cornell drove in the first 2 runs on a home run to right center.
Lauryn Davies scored on an
Averie Gunther triple. Gunther would score on a
Christa Lannon, followed by Lannon scoring herself courtesy of a
Madison Morrissey double down the left field line. Holdbrook and Morrissey both scored on a Tedder single. Tedder and Neal scored the final runs of the inning on a double from
Haley Cornell.
A brilliant display of offense from the Blossoms gave them a run-rule win over the Reddies.
Pitching Performance
Jamie Franks started in the circle, posting 3.0 innings, and only allowing 2 runs on 6 hits.
Maddie Chalenburg tossed the last 2 innings of the game, allowing only 1 hit and 0 runs.
Showcased Offense
Caroline Tedder - Went 3-4 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored
Lauryn Davies - Went 3-4 with 1 2B and 2 RBIs
Madison Morrissey - Went 2-4 with 1 2B and an RBI
Grace Neal - Went 2-4 with 1 2B and an RBI
Haley Cornell - Went 2-3 with 1 HR, 1 2B, 4 RBIs, and a run scored
On Deck
The Blossoms return to the field in Arkadelphia on Saturday, Mar. 5 for their final match-up of their HSU series. The first game is set to begin at 12:00 PM.
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