April 4, 2008

4.4.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels struggled in the opening innings, which lead to a loss against the Oklahoma Christian University Lady Eagles in the Oklahoma City University Domino's Invitational Tournament, Friday, April 4. The Lady Eagles defeated the Lady Evangels, 7-1.

The Lady Evangels batted 6-for-26 in the game, scoring one run. MACU committed three errors on the night, which led to one OC unearned run. OC had 12 hits in the game, while the Lady Evangels left six runners stranded on base.

The Lady Eagles started the game soaring, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first inning and two more runs in the bottom of the second inning, jumping to a 5-0 lead. MACU settled down and began to pick up the defensive intensity, but struggled to get the bats going.

The Lady Evangels allowed one run in the bottom of the fourth inning and another run in the bottom of the fifth inning, stretching the OC lead, 7-0. MACU began to hit the ball in the top of the seventh inning, but only managed one run, finishing the game with the score of 7-1.

Sophomore Candice Meza went 1-for-2 with a RBI, while Freshman Megan Starks went 1-for-3 with a run scored.

The Lady Evangels fall to 5-29 on the season, and remain 0-14 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.

MACU will battle Ottawa University in the second day of the OCU Domino's Invitational Tournament, Saturday, April 5. Game time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Hall of Fame Stadium.

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.