Softball Team Edges Hardin-Simmons In Double-Header

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Hardin-Simmons (1-32, 1-24)	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	5	2
Ozarks (Ark.) (5-18, 5-14)	0	1	1	0	0	0	X	2	5	0

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Hardin-Simmons (1-33, 1-25)	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	4	1
Ozarks (Ark.) (1-25, 6-14)	1	0	0	0	2	1	X	4	8	1

Posted: Apr 14, 2018

Game Details:
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Clarksville, Ark. | Hurie Softball Field

Game One: University of the Ozarks 2, Hardin-Simmons University 1
Game Two: University of the Ozarks 4, Hardin-Simmons University 3

Records:
University of the Ozarks (6-18, 6-14 ASC)
Hardin-Simmons University (1-33, 1-25 ASC)

GAME ONE
Overview: Senior pitcher Hannah Oler threw a five-hit complete game and senior Katie Ventress hit a solo home run to push the Eagles past Hardin-Simmons University 2-1. The Eagles struck first when Hailey Ostrander singled in a run in the second inning. Ventress then hit a solo home run in the third to give the Eagles a 2-0 advantage. Hardin-Simmons did score once in the fifth, but Oler closed the door in the sixth and seventh innings. Oler issued just one walk and was charged with one earned run. Ventress finished 2-for-3 at the plate.

Pitching Decisions:
WP: Hannah Oler (W, 2-9) 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO
LP: Gabby Ortega (L, 0-20) 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO

Ozarks' Scoring Summary:
Bottom of 2nd Inning
T. Teague reached first on an error by ss.
S. Key struck out swinging. (1 out)
K. Bryant walked; T. Teague advanced to second.
J. Martin reached on a fielder's choice; K. Bryant advanced to second; T. Teague out at third 3b to ss.
H. Ostrander singled up the middle, RBI; J. Martin advanced to third; K. Bryant scored, unearned.
H. Ostrander stole second.
M. Madden grounded out to 2b. (3 out)

Bottom of 3rd Inning
K. Ventress homered to left center, RBI.
H. Oler grounded out to ss. (1 out)
B. Hoffsomme out at first 1b to 2b. (2 out)
T. Teague singled up the middle.
T. Teague out at second ss to 2b, caught stealing. (3 out)

Notables:
Hannah Oler pitched a complete game and allowed just five hits.
Katie Ventress hit her first home run of the season.

GAME TWO
Overview: A Riki Haase RBI single in the sixth inning broke a 3-3 tie and gave Ozarks a 4-3 win over Hardin-Simmons in game two. The two teams were even 1-1 after one inning of play, but Brooke Hoffsommer provided the Eagles with some power in the fifth. Hoffsommer launched a two-run homer over the left field fence to put Ozarks ahead 3-1. The lead didn't last long, as Hardin-Simmons tied the game in the top of the sixth. In the bottom half of the inning, Haase ripped a single to right center field to score Megan Madden. Madden and Haase each had two hits. Ventress threw a four-hitter and struck out four to receive the win.

Pitching Decisions:
WP: Katie Ventress (W, 2-2) 7.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO
LP: Genia Salazar (L, 0-2) 6.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 6 BB, 3 SO

Ozarks' Scoring Summary:
Bottom of 1st Inning
H. Ostrander reached first on an error by ss.
H. Ostrander stole second.
M. Madden singled, bunt; H. Ostrander advanced to third.
H. Oler flied out to cf, SAC, RBI; M. Madden advanced to second; H. Ostrander scored, unearned.
K. Ventress walked.
R. Haase flied out to rf; M. Madden advanced to third. (2 out)
B. Hoffsomme struck out swinging. (3 out)

Bottom of 5th Inning
H. Oler flied out to cf. (1 out)
K. Ventress flied out to rf. (2 out)
R. Haase doubled to left center.
B. Hoffsomme homered to left center, 2 RBI; R. Haase scored.
T. Teague singled up the middle.
S. Key walked; T. Teague advanced to second.
K. Bryant struck out swinging. (3 out)

Bottom of 6th Inning
T. Lopez to cf.
H. Ostrander flied out to rf. (1 out)
M. Madden singled to left field.
H. Oler walked; M. Madden advanced to second.
K. Ventress lined out to 2b. (2 out)
R. Haase singled to right center, out at second cf to 2b, RBI; H. Oler advanced to second; M. Madden scored.

Notables:
Brooke Hoffsommer hit her second home run of the season.

Up Next:
The Eagles will finish their series against Hardin-Simmons Sunday at noon.