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Softball Falls In Rubber Match To Tar Heels
4/16/2018 9:22:00 PM | Softball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The NC State softball team fell 8-0 (6) in its rubber match with UNC-Chapel Hill on Monday evening at Anderson Stadium.
The Wolfpack moves to 22-21 (5-12 ACC), and the Tar Heels improve to 25-21 (13-5 ACC).
How It Happened
-The Heels struck first, taking a 3-0 lead in the first on a three-run shot down the left field line. The leadoff batter singled to third base but was caught stealing second, and a pair of singles through the left side followed to put two on base.
-UNC-CH doubled its lead in the second inning, scoring three runs on has many hits. A double to left center brought the first two runs across after a leadoff single through the left gap and two-out walk put runners on first and second. The runner then scored from second on a single down the right field line.
-In the sixth the Heels scored two more runs to end the game. A one-out double to the shortstop followed by a two-out triple to center field plated the first run, and an RBI single to right field drove in the final run.
Inside The Box Score
-Kama Woodall (8-8) took the loss in the circle as she gave up six earned runs in 1.2 innings pitched. Devin Wallace relieved her and gave up the other two runs.
-Sam Russ led the team at the plate with a 2-for-2 performance, while Jade Caraway and Cheyenne Balzer each tallied base hits.
-The Pack turned a 3-6-4 double play in the fourth inning, its 17th of the season.
Up Next
NC State will host Duke Wednesday in its final home midweek contest of the season. First pitch is 5 p.m. at Dail Stadium and the game will be broadcast on the ACC Network Extra.
The Wolfpack moves to 22-21 (5-12 ACC), and the Tar Heels improve to 25-21 (13-5 ACC).
How It Happened
-The Heels struck first, taking a 3-0 lead in the first on a three-run shot down the left field line. The leadoff batter singled to third base but was caught stealing second, and a pair of singles through the left side followed to put two on base.
-UNC-CH doubled its lead in the second inning, scoring three runs on has many hits. A double to left center brought the first two runs across after a leadoff single through the left gap and two-out walk put runners on first and second. The runner then scored from second on a single down the right field line.
-In the sixth the Heels scored two more runs to end the game. A one-out double to the shortstop followed by a two-out triple to center field plated the first run, and an RBI single to right field drove in the final run.
Inside The Box Score
-Kama Woodall (8-8) took the loss in the circle as she gave up six earned runs in 1.2 innings pitched. Devin Wallace relieved her and gave up the other two runs.
-Sam Russ led the team at the plate with a 2-for-2 performance, while Jade Caraway and Cheyenne Balzer each tallied base hits.
-The Pack turned a 3-6-4 double play in the fourth inning, its 17th of the season.
Up Next
NC State will host Duke Wednesday in its final home midweek contest of the season. First pitch is 5 p.m. at Dail Stadium and the game will be broadcast on the ACC Network Extra.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Pickett,B (23-8)
L: Woodall, Kama (8-8)
Batting:
2B: Murray,L 1 ; Ramsey,K 1
3B: Wike,T 1
HR: Pickett,B 1
RBI: Ramsey,K 2 ; Wike,T 2 ; Pickett,B 4
Base Running:
RUNS: Murray,L 2 ; Ramsey,K 2 ; Wike,T 2 ; Pickett,B 1 ; West,B 1
CS: Murray,L 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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RBI
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AB
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