Game Details:
Friday, April 22, 2022
Clarksville, Ark. | Hurie Softball Field
Game One: No. 6 Belhaven University 3, University of the Ozarks 2
Game Two: No. 6 Belhaven University 3, University of the Ozarks 1
Records:
University of the Ozarks (6-27, 4-21 ASC)
No. 6 Belhaven University (30-5, 22-4 ASC)
GAME ONE
Overview:
Clarksville, Ark.-No. 6 Belhaven University edged the Eagles 3-2 in a hard-fought game that went down to the final out Friday in game one. In the bottom of the seventh with the Eagles trailing 3-0, Mack Lucio launched a ball that appeared to be headed over the left field fence only to have the wind keep it in the park for a two-run double. The Blazers were then able to strand Lucio at second base to escape with a narrow win. The Blazers scored once in the second inning to hold a 1-0 lead for most of the game. In the sixth inning with two outs, the Blazers generated two runs on a double. Lucio was the tough-luck loser after tossing a complete game. At the plate, Lucio paced the Eagles with two hits. Belhaven would record eight hits in the game.
Pitching Decisions:
WP: Kennedy Carruth
LP: Mack Lucio
GAME TWO
Overview:
Game two would again come down to the final Eagle batter as Belhaven escaped with a 3-1 win. Belhaven scored once in the first, second and third innings. The Eagles scored in the second when Lauren Gill blasted a solo home run. In the bottom of the seventh, the Eagles recorded back-to-back hits with two outs. But the Blazers found a way to strand both runners to secure the game. The Eagles out hit the Blazers 8-6. Allyson Fultz threw a complete game and issued just one walk. Kaylyn Soria and Reese Ramirez each went 2-for-3.
Pitching Decision
WP: Gracey Baucom
LP: Allyson Fultz
Up Next:
The Eagles will finish their series against Belhaven tomorrow in a single game beginning at 12:00 p.m. Senior Sierra Jasna will be honored prior to the game as part of a Senior Day Celebration Ceremony. The Clay Target team will also be honored prior to the game for winning two national championships.
