Jaguar softball closes out their play in THE Spring Games tournament, early Sunday morning vs Princeton.
Princeton jumped out to a 2-0 lead, scoring one run in the first and second innings.
The Jags would trail 2-0 headed into the bottom of the 4th. Sasha Willems struck out on three pitches for the first out of the inning. Victoria Ortiz would come to the plate. On the 2-2 pitch, Ortiz hit a solo home run to right center. The Jaguars trailed 2-1. Odalys Cordova would single through the left side. Gabby Stagner would come up and would reach first base on a fielders choice. Cordova was out at second. Abby Allen would strike out for the third out of the inning.
In the bottom of the 5th inning, the Jaguars offense would put more pressure Princeton’s pitching. Bailey Welch would beat out a bunt single to the pitcher. Mandy Sims struck out for the first out of the inning, bringing Meredith Keel up to bat. Keel would smack a 2 RBI home run to center field. The Jaguars lead by one by the score of 3-2. Mackenzie Brasher grounded out to 3rd. Willems Walked and Ortiz grounded out to end the inning.
The 3-2 Jaguar lead would hold until it went final. Jenna Hardy would pick up the win, improving her record to 8-5 on the year. Hardy pitched five innings giving up two earned runs, striking out three and walked three on 83 pitches. Olivia Lackie would get the save. (Her first of the year). Lackie pitched 2 innings giving up no hits and no runs, striking out four and walking one on 28 pitches. The Jaguars improve their overall record to 16-9 for the year.
Next up
Sun Belt Conference play begins this week.
The Jaguars are at home Friday- Sunday vs Georgia St
Friday- @3pm
Saturday- @ 3pm
Sunday- @ 1pm
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