KENNESAW, Ga. --The Morehead State Eagles had a tough showing on Friday, falling to the Kennesaw State Owls 8-3 despite the efforts of freshman Ilencia Lightbody, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and three RBI.
Freshman Riley Burney (0-4) started and took the loss in the circle for Morehead State (0-7).
In the batter's box, the Eagles were led by Lightbody, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a triple and three RBI. Freshman Kendra Lewis put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a triple.
Playing at home for the first time this season, Kennesaw State (2-5) won both of its games on the first day of the Kennesaw State Tournament.
"Ilencia was really good today at the plate and she kept us in the game," said MSU coach Megan Griffith. "All season, we have had different players step up at different times offensively when we've needed it."
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Eagles got the scoring started early, putting two runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Lightbody drove in two runs for Morehead State with a single, that scored freshman Sela Pickford and freshman Darlene Montoya.
The Eagles then held the Owls scoreless before expanding their lead in the third inning. Morehead State scored a run on an RBI triple off the bat of Lightbody, scoring Lewis, which brought the Eagles lead to 3-0. The Eagles were unable to hold the lead, as Kennesaw State scored eight times over the remaining four innings to grab the 8-3 win.
GAME NOTES
» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Morehead State pitchers limited Kennesaw State to just 2-for-10 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 33 Kennesaw State hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and five fly balls while striking out four.
» Lightbody led the Eagles at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and three RBI.
» Kennesaw State was led offensively by sophomore Lexie Shaver, who went 2-for-2 with a double, a home run and three RBI.
» Junior Kenley Hilleary led the Owls pitching staff, throwing 3.2 shutout innings.
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