April 1, 2008

4.1.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels dropped both games of a double header against the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Lady Drovers in Sooner Athletic Conference action, Tuesday, April, 1. The Lady Evangels lost the first game, 7-0, and lost the second game, 10-0.

The Lady Evangels managed just 5-for-39 from the plate on the day, while the Lady Drover pitching staff shut-out MACU. MACU pitching staff gave up 18 runs on the day, with 14 of them being earned. The Lady Evangels committed three errors in the two games.

In the first game, the Lady Drovers scored a run in the opening inning, making a 1-0 ball game. USAO scored another run in the top of the second. The Lady Evangel defense kicked it up a notch in the third and fourth inning, holding USAO scoreless.

The Lady Drovers scored five runs in the top of the fifth inning, and continued to shut-out the Lady Evangels. USAO tallied a total of three more runs in the next two innings, sealing the win.

Freshman Julie Ward went 2-for-2 in the game. Junior Kasey Gardner and Sophomore Candice Meza picked up the other MACU hits.

In the second game, the Lady Drovers struck first in the top of the first inning with a run, making it 1-0. USAO scored three runs in the second inning and six runs in the third inning. The Lady Evangels stopped the Lady Drovers in the final two innings, but produced only two base runners.

Sophomore Kortney Knost came in relief and pitched two scoreless innings for the Lady Evangels. Freshman Somer Grimes went 1-for-1.

The Lady Evangels fall to 5-25 on the season, and 0-12 in SAC play.

MACU will battle Rogers State University on the road, Thursday, April 3. First game of the double header is scheduled for 2:00 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.