CLINTON, S.C. -- Led by Kendra Lewis' three hits, Morehead State continued its stellar offensive weekend production, but it was not enough as the Eagles fell to host Presbyterian 9-6 on Sunday in the tournament finale.
Emma Solis (0-1) got the ball to start for Morehead State (0-5) and took the loss. Riley Burney was a bright spot for the Eagles, coming out of the bullpen and throwing 3.2 innings, giving up one run on two hits.
In addition to her three hits, Lewis had a double and an RBI to lead the Eagles. Delaney Overstreet furnished a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI. Nyla Doiron also chipped in for Morehead State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding two RBI.
"Kendra has really been hitting the ball well this weekend and our defense was much better today," said MSU head coach Megan Griffith. "One of our pitchers is on a pitch count because of injury. We just need to clean a few things up and we'll be okay."
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Eagles got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the top of the first inning. Morehead State scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of Overstreet.
The Eagles lost the lead they built in the first, but got back on the board in the third trailing 4-3. Morehead State scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-run single off the bat of Doiron, which brought the Eagles lead to 6-4. The Eagles were unable to hold the lead, as Presbyterian scored five times over the remaining four innings to grab the 9-6 win.
GAME NOTES
» Lewis led the Eagles, compiling three base hits in the ballgame.
» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» Morehead State went 4-for-11 (.364) with runners in scoring position.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 31 Presbyterian hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and nine fly balls.
» The Eagles drew four walks from Presbyterian pitching.
» Lewis led the Eagles at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
» Presbyterian was led offensively by senior Kelby Goodrum, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
» Sophomore Kasey Wolfe led the Blue Hose pitching staff, throwing four scoreless innings.
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