BOX SCORE COVINGTON, Ga— Big First Inning Leads Prairie View A&M University Past University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Prairie View A&M University scored six runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat the University of Maryland Eastern Shore 9-1 on Friday. an error scored one run,
Mia Nunez singled, scoring one run,
Janaiya Thomas tripled, scoring two runs, Emily Gunther induced
Reagan Green to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and
Aerin Talley hit a solo home run to right field.
Prairie View A&M University extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles by
Hannah Comeaux and
Kearstin Tinsley.
Tinsley earned the win for Prairie View A&M University. The pitcher gave up two hits and one run over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Gunther started in the circle for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The pitcher gave up four hits and six runs (three earned) over two innings, striking out one and walking two.
Madalyne Martinez pitched two innings of zero-run ball for Prairie View A&M University in relief. The reliever surrendered one hit, striking out three and walking none.
Thomas drove the middle of the lineup, leading Prairie View A&M University with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Number seven-hitter, Talley, showed the depth of Prairie View A&M University's lineup, by leading them with two hits in three at-bats.
Isabela Rodriguez, Tinsley, and Nunez each stole multiple bases for Prairie View A&M University. PV worked the count all day, piling up four walks. Prairie View A&M University stole nine bases in the game.
Clarke Calvin led the team with one run batted in. Jaycee Holt led University of Maryland Eastern Shore with three hits in three at bats from the leadoff position. Holt stole three bases. University of Maryland Eastern Shore ran wild on the base paths, piling up four stolen bases for the game.
Next up for Prairie View A&M University is a game against North Carolina A&T University on Saturday.
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