Softball Runs Past Brewton Parker
In a Saturday afternoon SSAC showdown, the #20 Brenau softball team ran past Brewton Parker (Ga.) College 8-0 and 10-4 in Mount Vernon, Georgia.
The Golden Tigers used timely hitting and speed on the basepaths to stay undefeated in conference play.
Mackenzie Oliver (SO/Martin, Ga.) went 2-4 with two RBIs, while freshman Savannah Moore (FR/Soddy Daisy, Tenn.) continued her impressive early start with two RBIs as well. Cheyenne Marsh (JR/Richmond Hill, Ga.) added two RBIs, while fellow junior Elizabeth Schneider (JR/Smyrna, Ga.) added one RBI. Kelsey Payne (FR/Chattanooga, Tenn.) added two hits and two steals to the win.
Freshman pitcher Madison Gossett (FR/Trenton, Ga.) pitched four shutout innings in game one to shut down the Barons and earn her sixth win of the season.
In game two, the Barons jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second inning, but the Brenau bats responded with five runs in the top of the third. The Golden Tigers added two in the sixth and three in the seventh to cruise to the victory.
Freshman Madison Lacy (FR/Trenton, Ga.) went 2-5 with a game-high four RBIs, while senior Katie Cole went 3-4. Oliver continued her strong afternoon with a 2-2 day, including five steals, and Landon Farrow (JR/Martin, Ga.) matched her teammate with a 2-2 outing and one stolen base of her own. Taylor Causey (JR/Covington, Ga.) also drove in two runs, while Mason Garland (FR/Hoschton, Ga.) added one RBI.
Jenny Willis (SR/Auburn, Ga.) pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs to capture her third win of the year.
Brenau (10-1 overall, 4-0 SSAC) returns home for a March 3rd doubleheader against SSAC newcomer Middle Georgia State College. First pitch is at 4 pm.