March 1, 2008
3.1.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels swept the double header against the Central Baptist College Lady Mustangs and the Central Christian College Lady Tigers, Saturday, March 1. The Lady Evangels defeated the Lady Mustangs, 11-6 and beat the Lady Tigers, 9-3.
MACU scored 20 runs on the day, off of 19 hits. The Lady Evangels defense came up big, especially in the second game, giving up just nine runs in the two games. MACU committed just one error on the day.
In the first game, Freshman Kalynne Tweedie got the start from the mound for the Lady Evangels. Tweedie shut-down the Lady Mustangs in the top of the first inning, while Freshman Alesha Calvery scored off of Freshman Somer Grimes single, taking a 1-0 lead. CBC responded in the top of the second inning, scoring a run and tying the ball game.
The Lady Evangels bats came alive in the bottom of the third inning, answering the three runs that the Lady Mustangs put up in the top of the third inning. MACU scored five runs in the inning, capped off by Freshman Megan Starks two-run double. MACU scored a run in the bottom of the fourth inning, while keeping CBC scoreless in the top of the fourth inning. MACU put the game away in the bottom of the sixth scoring four runs, claiming the 11-6 win.
Tweedie finished the game pitching seven innings, giving five earned runs and picking up her second straight win. Calvery finished 2-for-3 with three runs scored, while Grimes went 3-for-4 with two RBI's and two runs scored.
In the second game, Sophomore Kortney Knost received the start for the Lady Evangels against the Lady Tigers. Knost started the game pitching three shut-out innings, while MACU scored a run in the bottom of the first inning and third inning. CCC took the lead on the Lady Evangels, scoring one run in the top of the fourth inning and two more runs in the top of the fifth inning.
MACU rallied in the sixth inning, scoring seven runs and coming away with the 9-3 win. Seven Lady Evangels scored in the bottom of the sixth inning, while going through the batting order. Freshman Kat Tims came in the top of the sixth inning and shut-down the Lady Tigers.
Calvery and Grimes had two runs a piece, going a combined 6-for-7. Knost pitched six strong innings, giving up three runs.
The Lady Evangels are 3-5 on the season, and 0-4 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.
MACU will play McPherson College in the McPherson Tournament Friday, March 7. Game time is set for 11:00 a.m.
If you are interested in playing softball for MACU or would like more information about the softball program, contact Coach Jerald Lewis at 405-692-3285 or via email at jlewis@macu.edu.
