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SOUTHWEST SOFTBALL TEAM DEFEATS EAST
MISSISSIPPI
Southwest scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat
East Mississippi 9-8 in the second game of a softball doubleheader on
Thursday, September 7 at the Buckhead Creek Recreation Complex. The win gave
the Lady Saluqis a split after losing the first game 5-2.
In a contest that was close throughout, Southwest entered the last inning of
game two down by a score of 8-6. With one out, freshman Rebecca Allen
singled to center then freshmen Danielle Cook and Brooke Hively both reached
base on errors, scoring Allen with the Lady Saluqis’ seventh run. Sophomore
Jessica Hefflinger grounded into a fielder’s choice and advanced to second
on the throw, advancing Hively to third. With two outs, sophomore Carrie
Byram then singled to center, scoring Hively and Hefflinger with the tying
and winning runs.
The winning pitcher was freshman Staci Craig, who allowed only two earned
runs and struck out 11 batters. The first game starter, sophomore Caryn
Hubbard, was also impressive allowing only two hits while striking out five
in 4-1/3 innings. Top hitters on the day for the Lady Saluqis were Byram (4
hits, double, 3 RBI, 2 runs scored), sophomore Lindsey McGoff (4 hits, 4
RBI), freshman Alyse Brewer (3 hits, double, 2 runs scored), and sophomore
Anna Carter (2 hits, 2 RBI).
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