Akron, OH-- A quest towards a G-MAC Championship started today for the Malone University softball team as they made the short trip to Firestone Stadium in Akron. The Pioneers were looking to upset the number one seeded Trevecca Nazarene Trojans.
Malone pitcher
Mia Rose kept the Pioneers in the game, but the offense couldn't quite come through as they fell 3-0 to the Trojans.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Trevecca Nazarene 3 - Malone 0
- Records: Malone (28-19, 13-13 G-MAC) | Trevecca Nazarene (42-11, 23-3 G-MAC)
- Location: Firestone Stadium | Akron, Ohio
The Game
Trevecca took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning when Ashlan Sensing doubled to left field, bringing home a runner. In the third inning, Malone threatened to score when
Halyn Cawthorne singled to left center and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by
Karlie Duvall. However, they couldn't capitalize, ending the inning with two runners left on base.
The Trojans extended their lead in the bottom of the third with another run, courtesy of another clutch double by Sensing making the score 2-0. In the fifth inning, the Pioneers once again threatened to score when Sydney Conti singled and advanced to second on a passed ball, followed by
Karlie Duvall's infield single. Once again, they couldn't bring any runs home, ending the inning with two runners left stranded.
In the bottom of the sixth, a solo home run provided some extra insurance and Trevecca held on for the 3-0 win.
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What's Next
The Pioneers next challenge is Findlay in the consolation bracket (30-19, 17-9 G-MAC) on Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. The Oilers swept the season series and are 23-4 all time against Malone.
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