Indiana Splits Doubleheader to Open Fall Play
9/18/2017 3:49:00 PM | Softball
WESTFIELD, Ind. – Indiana Softball opened the 2017 fall ball schedule on Sunday afternoon, defeating Miami (Ohio), 9-2, before falling to Evansville, 2-0, at Grand Park.
In the first game of the day, seniors Rebecca Blitz and Taylor Uden each went 3-for-4 in the win. Blitz scored twice and brought in a pair of runs while Uden scored and picked up an RBI. Also turning in a multi-hit performance was sophomore Gabbi Jenkins, who collected two RBI.
Freshman Taylor Lambert made her Hoosier debut with a 2-for-2 effort, adding a pair of runs and a walk. Another freshman impressing in her first game in an Indiana uniform was Annika Baez, who knocked a two-run double.
In the circle, junior Tara Trainer and sophomore Emily Goodin had solid outings. Trainer went 5.2 innings, allowing five hits and striking out eight. Goodin stepped in and tossed 1.1 hitless frames.
Jenkins and Blitz turned in another productive performance at the plate against the Aces, as Jenkins knocked two hits and Blitz singled. In addition, Baez drew a pair of walks against Evansville.
Redshirt sophomore Josie Wood picked up seven strikeouts and allowed six hits in 6.0 innings of work.
The Hoosiers return to action on Oct. 1 as they host IUPUI for a doubleheader at Andy Mohr Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. and admission is free.
For the latest on Indiana Softball, be sure to follow #IUSoftball on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
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In the first game of the day, seniors Rebecca Blitz and Taylor Uden each went 3-for-4 in the win. Blitz scored twice and brought in a pair of runs while Uden scored and picked up an RBI. Also turning in a multi-hit performance was sophomore Gabbi Jenkins, who collected two RBI.
Freshman Taylor Lambert made her Hoosier debut with a 2-for-2 effort, adding a pair of runs and a walk. Another freshman impressing in her first game in an Indiana uniform was Annika Baez, who knocked a two-run double.
In the circle, junior Tara Trainer and sophomore Emily Goodin had solid outings. Trainer went 5.2 innings, allowing five hits and striking out eight. Goodin stepped in and tossed 1.1 hitless frames.
Jenkins and Blitz turned in another productive performance at the plate against the Aces, as Jenkins knocked two hits and Blitz singled. In addition, Baez drew a pair of walks against Evansville.
Redshirt sophomore Josie Wood picked up seven strikeouts and allowed six hits in 6.0 innings of work.
The Hoosiers return to action on Oct. 1 as they host IUPUI for a doubleheader at Andy Mohr Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. and admission is free.
For the latest on Indiana Softball, be sure to follow #IUSoftball on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
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