HAMMOND, La. -- The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi softball program (1-8, 0-0 Southland) completed their second day of the Lion Classic, falling to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 4-2 and 8-4 to fellow Southland opponent Southeastern Louisiana (6-4, 0-0 Southland).
GAME ONE
The Islanders hit their offensive stride early in the first inning, as they pushed ahead of SIEU 2-0. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville managed to knot the score at two apiece late in the second, and extended their lead to 4-2 with two additional runs earned at bottom of the third and sixth inning. Despite attempts from the Islanders to to take back the game, the Cougars pitching staff remained composed and sealed the 4-2 victory.
KEY INNINGS
Top | 1st
>> With two outs,
Sammi Thomas was walked to first making it her fourth base collected in the 2019 season.
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Whitney Wendel walked, advancing Thomas to second.
>> Freshman INF/OF
Kennedy Johnson tripled to right center, scoring Thomas and Wendel for a pair of RBIs. Johnson continues to lead the Blue & Greens batting squad with seven RBIs, 15 bases collected, and a .360 BA.
>> The Islanders finished the inning with two runs, one hit, zero errors and one left on base
GAME TWO
After a close loss to SIEU, the Islanders started off their second game with an offensive mindset, managing a 2-0 lead early in the third inning. Southeastern was able to knock on the board late in the fifth frame, composing a four-run offensive streak. Trailing the Lady Lions 4-2, the Blue & Green cut the lead 4-3 early in the sixth but was not able to pull the game in their favor as Southeastern closed with another four-run streak for a final score of 8-4.
KEY INNINGS
Top | 3rd
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Keagan Helson singled through the left side, giving her 10 total bases collected under her belt.
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Emily Vela grounded out to short stop, advancing Helson to second.
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Ashleigh Sgambelluri singled to center field for an RBI scoring Helson.
>> Sgambelluri stole second.
>> Thomas grounded out, advancing Sgambelluri to third.
>> Wendel doubled down the left field line for an RBI to score Sgambelluri.
>> The Blue & Green take the lead 2-0 finishing the inning with two runs, three hits, zero errors and one left on base.
Bottom | 5th
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Alexis Tovar entered the game to pitch for the Blue & Green
>> The Lions took the lead, scoring four runs
>> SLU finished the inning with four runs, two hits, one error and two left on base
Top | 6th
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Kennedy Johnson singled to center field, advancing to second on the throw
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Alyson Silvas doubled to left field for an RBI to score Johnson.
Bottom | 6th
>> The Lions sealed the victory as they extended their lead to 8-4.
COMING UP NEXTÂ
The Blue & Green will open their home slate on Wednesday, Feb. 20th, where they will face Prairie View A&M in a mid-week doubleheader competition at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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