@WSU_SB Walks Off in First Win, Splits Doubleheader

Saturday, February 9

Birmingham, AL

11:00 AM

Wright State University

1-2

Louisiana at Monroe

0-2

Louisiana Monroe

Wright State

2/10/2019 12:42:00 AM | Softball

Box Score 1 Box Score 2 ULM Box Score (PDF)UAB Box Score (PDF)

By: Aaron Lynn

1^stInning
After falling behind 2-0, the Raider bats went to work and scored three runs in the opening inning, grabbing an early lead. Meredith Keel and Madison Whitaker drew walks to jump start the offense. The Warhawks recorded two outs and nearly escaped the inning without damage, but a Madison Nunez RBI double extended the frame. Another double by Madison Mills scored the Raiders' third run of the inning.

2^ndInning
Louisiana Monroe used a double of their own to generate an early tying run. Wright State answered with a Lauren Deitrick double, scoring Meredith Keel.

3^rdInning
Makenna Durieux shut down the Warhawk offense in the 3^rdand the Raiders added two more runs in the inning. Madison Mills recorded another double and aggressive running on the basepaths caused a ULM error leading to a score. The Raiders continued to rely on clutch hitting, with each of the first six runs coming with two outs.

7^thInning
Even though the Raider offense had been quieted, all seemed to be going well for Wright State. Durieux had allowed just one run in the last four frames and the Raiders held a two-run lead heading into the final inning. ULM quickly changed the momentum by loading the bases. A Watts double cleared the bases and scored three, giving the Warhawks the go-ahead run. Lexie Hilling came into the game in relief and prevented any further damage. Down to their final three outs, the Raiders had to score a run to tie, but they did more than just tie. Brianna Hutchinson drew a walk to begin the inning, and Madison Nunez and Madison Mills both took advantage of fielding errors. Just like that, the bases were loaded for the Raiders, and freshman Macy McCall delivered in the clutch for Wright State. McCall singled up the left side, scoring pinch runner Raidyn Johnson and Nunez for a walk-off victory!

Game 1 Recap
Wright State claimed their first victory of the season in dramatic fashion. The Raider offense stepped up when they were needed most, scoring a season high 8 runs on 12 hits. Macy McCall became the hero, hitting the walk-off 2 RBI single and finishing 2 of 4 at the plate. Lexie Hilling earned the two-out victory, setting down both batters she faced.
W: Lexie Hilling (1-0) L: Jessie Watts (0-1)

Game 2 @ UAB

4^thInning
UAB scored a run in both the first and third to take a 2-0 advantage into the 4^th. The Raiders used an RBI sacrifice fly by Madison Mills to score Madison Whitaker. Unfortunately, an error-plagued inning for the Raider defense in the home half allowed seven UAB runs which were all unearned for Maddux Hughes who relieved starter Olivia Otani in the inning.

5^thInning
Macy McCall continued her success from game 1 in the 5^th, hitting a double into left center and eventually scoring. Stancil homered for UAB, giving them the necessary run for the 5^thinning run rule.

Game 2 Recap
For the second time in two days, the Raiders and Blazers matched up in the UAB Tournament with the same result. Wright State struggled defensively, committing eight errors in the loss, five occurring in the seven-run fourth for the Blazers. Madison Whitaker continued her solid weekend from the plate, going 2 of 3 in the game for a .545 tournament average.
W: Bailie Barnes (1-0) L: Olivia Otani (0-1)