Softball Drops Doubleheader To UAB
April 05, 2003 | Softball
In the first game of the day, UAB put the first run of the game on the scoreboard against East Carolina in the fourth inning when Kris Lara singled and scored when Kelli Thompson smashed her ninth double of the season to left center field. Chelsea McCall entered the game to pinch run for Thompson and scored when Amanda Byrne singled through the right side, giving UAB the 2-0 lead.
The Blazers rallied in the fifth inning when Sara Christophel reached after she struck out and the ball got past the ECU catcher. Beth Mullins then reached on an error by ECU third baseman, Stacey Smith. Both Christophel and Mullins scored when Cliffanie Engram doubled to left centerfield. Thompson hit her second double of the game to advancing Engram across the plate, giving UAB the 5-0 lead.
The Blazers held off the Pirates for the remaining two innings to hold onto the 5-0 victory.
UAB pitcher, Kerri Foster improved her record to 10-8 on the season after pitching her first shut-out of the season.
UAB swung the bats early in the second game as Thompson hit her third double of the day and scored when Amanda Ellis hit a double down the left field line. Ellis then scored when Alexis Kreske reached on an error by East Carolina, giving UAB the 2-0 lead in second inning.
The Pirates (17-21, 1-10 C-USA) rallied in the seventh inning when Christine Sheridan reached on a UAB error and Kate Manuse walked. Both runners advanced when Krista Jessup laid down a sacrifice bunt. UAB pitcher, Kelli Thompson got the Blazers out of the jam, striking out the next two East Carolina batters and securing the 2-0 victory.
UAB pitcher, Kelli Thompson (8-7) picked up the win, throwing a one-hitter and striking out nine ECU batters.
The Blazers and Pirates will be back in action at George Ward Park on April 6 to finish up its three-game series starting at noon.
