Feb. 20, 2009

2.19.09 - Shawnee, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University women's softball lost two close games to Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Saint Gregory's University on Thursday afternoon.

Game one was a defensive battle with SGU getting the lone run in the second inning. The Lady Evangels face Saint Gregory's ace pitcher, Sharon Bell, in game one of the series. Bell had 17 strikeouts in the game only allowing two hits, both by senior Kasey Gardner.

Kaylynne Tweedie pitched the complete first game for the Lady Evangels. She gave up eight hits and one run. She had three strikeouts on the afternoon.

The Lady Evangels faired much better in game two. MACU got on the board first in the top of the second. But SGU battled back getting two runs in the bottom of the third giving them a 2-1 advantage.

In the top of the fifth, Sarah Lankford doubled scoring Kacie Jones, tying the score 2-2. MACU got the go ahead run after Brittany Prandy was sent in the game to pinch run for Lankford. She stole third and Junior Courtney Kuebler doubled down the third baseline knocking her home and giving MACU the lead, 3-2.

The Cavs got a run back in the bottom of the fifth, making it a 3-3 contest. SGU held the Lady Evangels scoreless in the top of the six and got the winning run in the bottom of the sixth (4-3). Bell came in the game in the 5th and closed out the game, earning the save.

Caitlyn Ulmer picks up the loss for the Lady Evangels. She pitched the complete game giving up seven hits and four runs. She walked two batters, four grounded out and she had one strikeout.

The Lady Evangels are back in action at home against William Jewel on Friday, February 20th, the double header starts at 1 p.m.