March 13, 2008
3.13.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels lost both games of a double header against the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Lady Rangers in Sooner Athletic Conference action Thursday, March 13. The Lady Rangers defeated the Lady Evangels 6-4 in the first game, and 3-0 in the second game.
MACU hit 10-for-52 on the day, while the Lady Rangers batted 19-for-59. The Lady Evangels committed just two errors in the two games, but gave up nine earned runs on the day. The Lady Evangels took advantage of four NWOSU errors, scoring two of their four runs off of NWOSU errors.
In the first game, the Lady Evangels jumped on the Lady Rangers early, taking a 2-0 lead after the first inning. Both teams failed to score in the next three innings, but NWOSU scored six runs in the top of the fifth inning, taking a 6-2 lead. MACU cut the lead in half in the bottom of the fifth inning when Freshman Somer Grimes hit a two-run homerun. The Lady Rangers shut-out the Lady Evangels in the next two innings, and held on for the 6-4 win.
Freshman Kat Tims got the start from the mound, pitching seven innings, giving up six earned runs, and striking out four NWOSU batters. Grimes finished the game 1-for-3, with two runs and two RBI's.
In the second game, both teams failed to score in the first three innings. The Lady Rangers scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning, while continuing to shut-out the Lady Evangels. The Lady Rangers padded their lead in the sixth inning with a run, taking a 3-0 lead. MACU rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning with lead-off single, followed by a double. However, NWOSU got three straight outs and fought off the Lady Evangels for the win.
Freshman Kalynne Tweedie pitched seven innings, gave up two earned runs, and struck out five batters. Grimes went 2-for-3 on the day.
The Lady Evangels are 4-12 on the season, and 0-8 in SAC play.
MACU will play Southwestern College in the Sterling College Tournament Friday, March 14. Game time is set for 12:00 p.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.
