Softball Has Tough Showing in 7-2 Loss to Tennessee Tech in Game 2 Saturday

GAME 2 | Tennessee Tech 7, Morehead State 2

MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State could not carry its game-one success against Tennessee Tech over to the nightcap as the Eagles fell to the Golden Eagles 7-2 on Saturday at the University Field. The Eagles collected nine hits from seven different players, guided by the efforts of junior Samantha Cervantes, who went 2-for-4 with a double, but could not overcome the pitching of former MSU hurler Lennon Spicer or the four errors they committed, in dropping the second contest.

Morehead State did make a late rally, scoring twice in the sixth, the first on a sacrifice fly from senior Kaytlyn Cripps and the second courtesy of an RBI single from freshman Sela Pickford, 
but it was not enough.

Sophomore Jessie Begley (4-3) started and took the loss in the circle for Morehead State (8-13, 2-6).

In the batter's box, the Eagles were led by Cervantes, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a double. Freshman Sela Pickford compiled a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Junior Ilencia Lightbody also chipped in for Morehead State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a double.

Listen to MSU coach Megan Griffith discuss the game.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Eagles were trailing 7-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Morehead State scored twice, with one run coming across on Pickford's single. The Eagles were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Morehead State pitchers limited Tennessee Tech to just 2-for-10 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 37 Tennessee Tech hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out two.
» Cervantes led the Eagles at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double.
» Tennessee Tech was led offensively by junior Meaghan Houk, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
» Senior Lennon Spicer led the Golden Eagles pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.

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