Sunday, March 5
Memphis, Tenn.
2 p.m.
University of Memphis
2-15
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SIUE
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Memphis Falls in Blues City Classic Final
Mar 05, 2023 | Softball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tiger softball team dropped a close game against SIUE 3-0, Sunday afternoon after a strong defensive showing from both teams. The Tigers (2-15) held the Cougars to one hit following the third inning, while creating big defensive moments in the outfield.
"We had opportunities to win the game but we need to find ways to capitalize on opportunities, somebody got to want to score runs." Said head coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro. "Overall we're still going to stick with the process and just keep on trying to get better."
SIUE 3, Memphis 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
"We had opportunities to win the game but we need to find ways to capitalize on opportunities, somebody got to want to score runs." Said head coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro. "Overall we're still going to stick with the process and just keep on trying to get better."
SIUE 3, Memphis 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
- SIUE struck first as Neuman singled through the left side in the top of the first inning sending Rocha to score for the Cougars.
- SIUE added two more runs as King hit an RBI double to second base, followed by a stolen base and an error by the Tigers allowing her to advance home.
- LaNya Bates singled to second base in the bottom of the third inning. Bates would get stranded at first however, after a strikeout to end the inning.
- Linsey Hargis came up with a leaping catch across her body between first and second base to hold the Cougars off in the top of the seventh inning.
- Zoe Adebayo put the ball into play for the Tigers, reaching first on a single through center field in the bottom of the seventh inning. Memphis would leave two runners on base to end the game.
- The Tigers held the Cougars scoreless after the third inning. Sam Ibison, Madison Berner, Hargis and Bates each came up with big catches in the second half of the game.
- Hallie Siems got the start going 7.0 innings and recording three strikeouts.
- The Tigers will host Youngstown in a doubleheader Wednesday, March 8, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Sydney Baalman (4-3)
L: Siems, Hallie (1-9)
S: Kelsey Ray (3)
Batting:
2B: Lexi King 1
RBI: Lexi King 1 ; Emma Neuman 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Paige Rocha 2 ; Lexi King 1
SB: Paige Rocha 1 ; Lexi King 1 ; Emma Neuman 1
CS: Emma Neuman 1
HBP: Emma Neuman 2
Base Running:
SB: Lee, Kendall 1
HBP: Berner, Madison 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
AB
3
R
0
H
2
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
1B/C
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OF
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SS/P
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INF
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