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Amanda Weyh
Don Adams Jr.
4
Winner Lindenwood LWU 12-17, 4-5 OVC
2
Morehead State MOR 9-12, 4-3 OVC
Winner
Lindenwood LWU
12-17, 4-5 OVC
4
Final
2
Morehead State MOR
9-12, 4-3 OVC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E
Lindenwood LWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 6 2
Morehead State MOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 12 3

W: Wapp, Avery (3-4) L: SPICER, Lennon (1-3)

Game Recap: Softball |

Softball Defeats Morehead 4-2 in Extra Innings

MOREHEAD, Ky. --Senior Amanda Weyh had everything working on Saturday, fanning 10 Morehead State hitters over nine innings of work to help lead the Lindenwood Lions past the Eagles 4-2.

In addition to her 10 strikeouts, Weyh tossed nine innings, giving up one run on 10 hits and walking one for Lindenwood (12-17, 4-5 OVC). Freshman Avery Wapp (3-4) also made an impact in the circle for the Lions, throwing two innings, giving up one run on two hits, with no walks and two strikeouts.

In the batter's box, the Lions were led by senior Morgan Gersch, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a home run and two RBI. Sophomore Mya Bethany put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-4 with two walks.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Lions put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the eighth inning. Gersch put Lindenwood (MO) on the board with a leadoff home run off freshman Jessie Begley.

The Eagles then tied the ballgame at one before the Lions came back to reclaim their advantage in the eleventh inning. which brought the Lions lead to 4-1. Morehead State put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Lindenwood (MO) still held on for the 4-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Weyh struck out 10 Eagles hitters.
» The Lindenwood pitching staff combined to strike out 12 Morehead State hitters.
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the eleventh, when it pushed three runs across.
» Lindenwood pitchers limited Morehead State to just 1-for-13 (.077) with runners in scoring position.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 48 Morehead State hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out 12.
» The Lions drew six walks from Morehead State pitching.
» Gersch led the Lions at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
» Morehead State was led offensively by senior Kirya Kingery, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
» Begley led the Eagles pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

UP NEXT 
The two teams will return to the field tomorrow for a doubleheader, beginning at 11 am in Morehead, Ky. 

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