GREENVILLE, S.C. --The Morehead State Eagles got a boost from freshman Maddy Christopher, who totaled three hits , but it was not enough as the team fell to Holy Cross 5-2 in the opening game of the Furman Classic on Friday. It was the Crusaders' first game of the season.
Freshman Riley Burney (0-6) started and took the loss in the circle for Morehead State (1-10). Freshman Emma Solis was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 1.2 shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out two.
Christopher's three-hit day led the Eagles offensively. Freshman Victoria Spencer put together a standout performance as well, going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI. Freshman Kendra Lewis also helped out for Morehead State, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double and two walks.
Sophomore infielder Sela Pickford went 0-for-4 at the plate, ending her team season-best streak of reaching base safely at 11 games.
"Maddy really did a nice job at the plate today and again we played good defense. We've only made a total of two errors over the last four games. So, that part of our game is coming along."
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Eagles were trailing 2-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Morehead State scored twice on a two-run double off the bat of Spencer. Holy Cross then scored three times over the remaining four innings to break the tie and grab the 5-2 win.
GAME NOTES
» Christopher led the Eagles, compiling three base knocks in the ballgame.
» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed two runs across.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 31 Holy Cross hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out two.
» Spencer led the Eagles at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Holy Cross was led offensively by freshman Jordan Goedel, who went 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI.
» Junior Sophia Roncone led the Crusaders pitching staff, throwing seven innings of two-run ball.
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