CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. --The Morehead State Eagles had a tough showing on Saturday, falling to home standing Austin Peay 9-1 despite the efforts of freshman Donato, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
MSU trailed 4-1 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, when the host exploded for five runs, bringing the game to an early end.
It was the Governors' program-best 13th consecutive win, while the Eagles dropped their eighth straight.
Freshman Rylie Burney (0-8) started and took the loss in the circle for Morehead State (1-16).
In the batter's box, the Eagles were led by Jordan Donato, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a walk and an RBI. Freshman Ilencia Lightbody put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a double. Freshman first baseman Nyla Doiron also added a hit.
"Despite some costly misplays on defense, we were right in the game with them until the final inning. We've demonstrated we can play with and beat these teams. We just need to put it all together in the same game," said MSU head coach Megan Griffith.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Eagles were trailing 2-0 in the second inning when they first put a run on the board. Morehead State got an RBI single from Donato, scoring freshman Lewis from third base. The Eagles were unable to get any closer, as Austin Peay added seven runs to their tally on the way to a 9-1 final.
GAME NOTES
» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed one run across.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 32 Austin Peay hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out one.
» Donato led the Eagles at the plate, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» Austin Peay was led offensively by sophomore Kiley Hinton, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
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