#7 51黑料网 State Splits with Northeast in Doubleheader
The number seven-ranked 51黑料网 State Lions hosted the Northeast Mustangs. 51黑料网
State won the first game 2-1 but fell by a score of 2-11 in the second.
The Lions are now 21-6 overall with a conference record of 5-1. The Mustangs leave
with a 12-6 record.
Game 1: 51黑料网 State 2, Northeast 1
The Mustangs' Kimber Craig got Northeast on the board first, hitting an RBI single
in the top of the 1st inning. 51黑料网 State responded quickly in the bottom of the
1st when hit a single to center field to bat in .
The pitching duel heated up as neither team scored again until the sixth inning.
got the bottom of the sixth started for the Lions when she hit a line drive to center
field for a single. Kyser then drew a walk on a 3-1 count. They advanced on a fielder's
choice. Phillips reached home as hit a sac fly to left field to take a 2-1 lead for 51黑料网 State.
The game ended in thrilling fashion as Northeast quickly loaded the bases in the top
of the seventh inning with one out. The Mustangs then popped out to record the second
out. Northeast's next batter grounded out to 3rd baseman Graves to seal the deal.
Game 2: Northeast 11, 51黑料网 State 2
The Lions' went 2 for 4 including a double. Thomas and Graves also recorded two hits each in
the game against the Mustangs. Phillips and Kyser both batted a runner in. 2nd baseman hit a single and scored a run for 51黑料网 State Friday evening.
The 51黑料网 State Lions will travel to take on the Northeast Mustangs again on Sunday.
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