MONTICELLO, Ark. - In a relocated Sunday matchup, the Arkansas-Monticello Blossoms softball team (14-21, 8-13 GAC) gave up six late runs to the Ouachita Baptist Tigers (15-26, 6-15 GAC), resulting in an 8-1 defeat in the series opener.

Due to inclement weather in Arkadelphia, the game was moved to Monticello High School for game one.
 
Arkansas-Monticello: 1, Ouachita Baptist: 8
WP: C. Amador (10-12)
LP: Makenzie Martin (2-9)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
The Tigers quickly scored the first run of the game off a sacrifice fly in the top of the first.

The Blossoms tied the game in the third, adding their lone run to the board, as Jadyn Hart singled down the left field line scoring Lainey Tippen.

With the game tied one a piece, OBU would find the momentum to add six runs in the fifth.

The final run of the game crossed in favor of Ouachita in the six, helping the Tigers to an 8-1 victory.

Pitching Performance:
- Makenzie Martin suffered the setback in the circle pitching 4.2 innings allowing six runs on seven hits while striking out four. 
- Kyann Woods pitched 1.1 innings allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one batter.

Offensive Scoring Performance:
- Jadyn Hart - 1-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base.

Due Up For The Blossoms
The Blossoms and Tigers will play the final two games of the series in a doubleheader on Monday, April, at 2:00 p.m. in Arkadelphia.

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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