DURANT, Okla. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms traveled to the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Friday to open a three-game series with the Savage Storm. The Blossoms fell in both games of Friday's affair, dropping game one, 3-1, and game two, 4-1, at the Southeastern Softball Field.
Game 1, 7 Innings
Arkansas-Monticello: 1, Southeastern Oklahoma: 3
WP: E. Simmons (11-6)
LP:
Kayla Olthouse (3-4)
SV: None
Scoring Recap:
Southeastern put the first run of the series on the board in the first off a ground out.
The Blossoms tied it up in the fifth as
Lainey Tippen scored on a throwing error.
Southeastern placed what would be the final two runs up in the bottom of the inning, taking the game 3-1.
Pitching Performance:
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Kayla Olthouse pitched all 6.0 innings suffering the setback in the circle, allowing three runs on seven hits.
Offensive Scoring Performance:
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Lainey Tippen 2-for-3 with a stolen base and one run scored.
Game 2, 7 Innings
Arkansas-Monticello: 1, Southeastern Oklahoma: 4
WP: A. Malone (4-5)
LP:
Kyann Woods (3-7)
SV: S. Cheek (1)
Scoring Recap:
The Savage Storm were once again the first on the board, placing two runs home in the second.
Emmy Apodaca achieved the lone run for the Blossoms in the fourth off a double from
Jadyn Hart.
Southeastern rounded out the scoring in the bottom of the fifth, off a sacrifice fly and wild pitch, to take the game, 4-1.
Pitching Performance:
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Kyann Woods suffered the loss in the circle allowing four runs on seven hits, while striking out two in her 4.0 innings pitched.
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Ronnie Johnson was called to pitch the remaining 2.0 innings and faced seven batters.
Offensive Scoring Performance:
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Cada Collins - 2-for-3 with a double.
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Jadyn Hart - 1-for-4 with a double, stolen base and 1RBI.
Due Up for the Blossoms
The Blossoms close out the series with the Savage Storm tomorrow, April 12, at noon at the Southeastern Softball Field.
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
www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels by searching "UAM Softball" on Twitter and Instagram.
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