Union Softball Falls in Doubleheader Against Thomas More
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thomas More | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 2 |
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Union Commonwealth | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thomas More | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 1 |
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Union Commonwealth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Union Commonwealth University's softball team (3-7) dropped both games of a doubleheader against NCAA Division II opponent Thomas More (2-4) on Saturday at Union Field, 12-4 and 13-0.
Game 1: Thomas More 12, Union Commonwealth 4 (6 innings)
The Saints struck first in the opening inning, using a single to drive in a run and take a 1-0 lead.
Thomas More added two runs in the second inning after a double and a single each brought in a run, extending the lead to 3-0.
The Saints continued to push their advantage in the third inning, scoring five runs to make it 8-0.
Union responded in the bottom half of the inning as Lily Allen blasted a two-run home run to cut the deficit to 8-2.
Thomas More added another run in the fourth inning on an RBI single to make it 9-2.
The Bulldogs answered with a run of their own when Taylor Kelly doubled to bring home Victoria Rodriguez, trimming the margin to 9-3.
The Saints added three more runs in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 12-3.
Union scored one run in the bottom of the sixth when Ryleigh Petrey lifted a sacrifice fly to the outfield, allowing Kenley Vanbibber to score. However, Thomas More secured the 12-4 victory by run rule, ending the game after six innings.
Pitching
W: Kylie Ropp (1-2): 5IP, 5H, 3R, 3ER, 5SO
L: Katie Fister (0-1): 2IP, 6H, 6R, 5ER, SO
Notable Performances
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Lily Allen: 1-for-3, R, 2RBI, HR
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Kenley Vanbibber: 2-for-2, R
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Ryleigh Petrey: 1-for-1, RBI
Game 2: Thomas More 13, Union Commonwealth 0 (5 innings)
In the first inning, Thomas More scored two runs to take an early lead.
The Saints extended their advantage in the third inning when a single drove in one run and a double brought home two more, making it 5-0.
In the fourth inning, Thomas More capitalized on a sacrifice fly and a Union error to score two runs and push the lead to 7-0.
Thomas More put the game away in the fifth inning, scoring six runs to extend its lead to 13-0. Union was unable to respond, and the game ended due to the run rule.
Pitching
W: Alisha Fox (1-1): 4IP, 2H, 3SO
L: Kerry Dixon (0-1): 2.1IP, 6H, 5R, 4ER
Notable Performances
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Lily Allen: 1-for-3
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Emma Gochenour: 1-for-3
Bulldog Notes
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Lily Allen extends her hit streak to four games.
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Up Next
The Bulldogs will head to Hord Softball Field on Wednesday, Feb. 25 to take on Campbellsville. First pitch for game one is set for 2 p.m. while the second is at 4 p.m.
