CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Morehead State Eagles got three hits out of freshman Kendra Lewis in a 10-5 loss to Northern Kentucky on Saturday in their fourth game of the Governors Classic.
Freshman Emma Solis (1-6) got the ball to start for Morehead State (1-17) and pitched one of her best games, allowing seven runs on seven hits with a season-high 6 strikeouts, but suffered the defeat.
In addition to her three hits, Lewis had a walk and two RBI to lead the Eagles. Freshman Sela Pickford furnished a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI. Freshman Collins also helped out Morehead State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding a double and a walk.
MSU tied its second-highest total this season with 10 hits. Seven of the team's nine batters recorded at least one. In addition to Lewis, sophomore outfielder Maddy Christopher collected two; while freshman designated player Victoria Collins, senior center fielder Darlene Montoay, senior catcher Ilencia Lightbody, sophomore shortstop Sale Pickford and junior second baseman Jordan Donato each had one. Freshman first baseman Nyla Doiron also contributed by drawing two walks and scoring.
"We hit the ball well and Emma did a nice job on the mound, but again it was big innings that really hurt us," said MSU head coach Megan Griffith.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Eagles got the scoring started early, putting two runs on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Pickford drove in two runs for Morehead State with a single, that scored Collins and Lewis.
The Norse failed to push any runs across before the Eagles offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Morehead State scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-run single off the bat of Lewis, which brought the score to 5-0 in favor of the Eagles. The Eagles were unable to hold the lead, as Northern Kentucky scored 10 times over the remaining five innings to grab the 10-5 win.
GAME NOTES
» Lewis led the Eagles, amassing three base hits in the ballgame.
» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed three runs across.
» Morehead State left 12 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Lewis stole two bases in Saturday's game.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 39 Northern Kentucky hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out six.
» The Eagles drew seven walks from Northern Kentucky pitching.
» Lewis led the Eagles at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
» Northern Kentucky was led offensively by sophomore Marley Gearld, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
» Sophomore Brooklyn Ballis led the Norse pitching staff, throwing seven innings of five-run ball.
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