MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team welcomed the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University to Monticello for a midweek GAC conference doubleheader at Alvy Early Field at Ryburn Park. The Blossoms were held to only one run on the day, dropping game one, 8-0, and game two, 5-1.
Game 1, 6 Innings
Southern Arkansas: 8, Arkansas-Monticello: 0
WP: B. Rogers (12-2)
LP:
Kyann Woods (2-5)
SV: None
Scoring Recap:
The Muleriders were the only team to score in game one, scoring on a wild pitch in the first inning and platting two in the second off a fielder's choice. A fourth run crossed in the third off another Blossom wild pitch. In the fifth SAU sealed the deal with a single up the middle scoring a run and a three-run to left field to take the game, 8-0.
Pitching Performance:
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Kyann Woods started on the mound for the Blossoms pitching 3.0 innings allowing four runs on three hits, and striking out three.
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Kayla Olthouse was called on and pitched the remaining 2.0 innings with one strikeout while giving up four runs on four hits.
Offensive Scoring Performance:
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Jessica Smith - 2-for-1 with a double.
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Carleigh Deeds - 2-for-1 with a double.
Game 2, 7 Innings
Southern Arkansas: 5, Arkansas-Monticello: 1
WP: B. Rogers (13-2)
LP:
Ronnie Johnson (1-1)
SV: J. Hall (1)
Scoring Recap:
SAU was once again the first team to strike doing so in the third off a two-run home run to center field. The Muleriders plated two more runs between the fourth and fifth innings off a solo home run to left field and a sacrifice fly to left field respectively.
The Blossoms got their first and only run of the game in the sixth as
Maddie Pfleging drove in
Vyanna Quezada.
The game would come to a close with SAU tacking on the fifth in the final run in the seventh courtesy of a double down the left field line.
Pitching Performance:
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Ronnie Johnson started on the mound for Arkansas-Monticello striking out four batters while allowing three runs on four hits.
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Jadyn Barger was called from the bullpen for the remaining 2.0 innings allowing two runs on two hits.
Offensive Scoring Performance:
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Aubree Goodnight - 2-for-3 with a double.
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Ashlynne Vote 1-for-3 with a double.
UP NEXT
The Blossoms are back Sunday, March 16 for a doubleheader as they welcome the Lady Bulldogs from Southwestern Oklahoma State University for a three-game GAC series first pitch of the day is slated for 2:00 p.m. All three games with the Lady Bulldogs have been rescheduled this weekend due to forecasted inclement weather.
All live streams and live stats will be available as clickable links on the
UAM Softball schedule.
How to follow the Blossoms: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Blossoms softball, visit
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