Wednesday, April 3
Chattanooga, Tenn.
5:00 p.m.
Chattanooga
vs
Austin Peay
Photo by: Ray Soldano
Softball Downs Austin Peay 8-0 for Ninth Consecutive Win
4/3/2024 9:38:00 PM | Softball
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- Chattanooga senior Kendall Forsythe drove in two runs in the bottom of the sixth for the Mocs fourth straight victory by run-rule, beating Austin Peay 8-0 Wednesday night at Frost Stadium and extending their winning streak to nine games.
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Kailey Snell led off the sixth with a single through the left side and advanced to second on a sac bunt by Camryn Cernuto. A ground out to the shortstop moved her to third. Baileigh Pitts was hit by a pitch to put runners on the corners. With a 1-1 count to Forsythe, Pitts stole second to move into scoring position.
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On a full count, Forsythe fired a shot through the left side. Snell scored easily and the throw home was wide as Pitts crossed the plate for the Mocs eighth run and the win.
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A weather delay called a halt to action in the bottom of the third. With two on and nobody out, time was called due to heavy wind and rain. Thirty minutes later, the Mocs started a scoring barrage to take a 3-0 lead.
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When the teams retook the field, Abby Orr went to second to pinch run for Acelynn Sellers who reached base when she was hit by a pitch. Snell was on first after drawing a walk just before the delay.
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Cernuto sacrificed Orr and Snell into scoring position.
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Olivia Lipari laced a two-run double to right center to put the first two runs on the baord. She moved to third on a ground out and scored on a single to right center by Forsythe and UTC led 3-0.
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With two outs in the fifth, the Mocs added three more runs to take a 6-0 lead. Cernuto reached on a throwing error and advanced to second. Forsythe sent her home for the Mocs fourth run with a double down the left field line. Kaili Phillips doubled to right field, scoring Forsythe. Anna Dovey, pinch hitting for Jayce Purdy, hit an RBI single to right field scoring Phillips.
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Chattanooga had eight hits and gave up three to the Governors. Forsythe led Chattanooga hitting 3-for-3 with four RBI. Lipari drove in two runs while Phillips and Dovey each had one.
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Austin Peay had three hits in the game. Kendyl Weinzapfel was 2-for-3. The Govs went through three pitchers, with starter Samantha Meiner going two and two-thirds innings. Ashley Martin came on in the third and struck out four in two innings. She gave up four hits and allowed three runs.
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Izzy Alley went five innings and picked up her fourth win. She struck out one, gave two free passes and allowed two hits without giving up a run. Alyssa Lavdis came on in the sixth and struck out two of the four batters she faced with one hit and no runs.
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Chattanooga improves to 25-8 overall and is currently leading the SoCon at 6-0, tied with UNCG. Austin Peay drops to 17-18 on the year.
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The Mocs remain home to complete a seven-game home stand hosting Southern Conference newcomer Wofford for a three-game weekend series. The Saturday doubleheader begins at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale online at GoMocs.com or the Frost Stadium ticket booth one hour prior to first pitch.
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Kailey Snell led off the sixth with a single through the left side and advanced to second on a sac bunt by Camryn Cernuto. A ground out to the shortstop moved her to third. Baileigh Pitts was hit by a pitch to put runners on the corners. With a 1-1 count to Forsythe, Pitts stole second to move into scoring position.
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On a full count, Forsythe fired a shot through the left side. Snell scored easily and the throw home was wide as Pitts crossed the plate for the Mocs eighth run and the win.
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A weather delay called a halt to action in the bottom of the third. With two on and nobody out, time was called due to heavy wind and rain. Thirty minutes later, the Mocs started a scoring barrage to take a 3-0 lead.
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When the teams retook the field, Abby Orr went to second to pinch run for Acelynn Sellers who reached base when she was hit by a pitch. Snell was on first after drawing a walk just before the delay.
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Cernuto sacrificed Orr and Snell into scoring position.
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Olivia Lipari laced a two-run double to right center to put the first two runs on the baord. She moved to third on a ground out and scored on a single to right center by Forsythe and UTC led 3-0.
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With two outs in the fifth, the Mocs added three more runs to take a 6-0 lead. Cernuto reached on a throwing error and advanced to second. Forsythe sent her home for the Mocs fourth run with a double down the left field line. Kaili Phillips doubled to right field, scoring Forsythe. Anna Dovey, pinch hitting for Jayce Purdy, hit an RBI single to right field scoring Phillips.
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Chattanooga had eight hits and gave up three to the Governors. Forsythe led Chattanooga hitting 3-for-3 with four RBI. Lipari drove in two runs while Phillips and Dovey each had one.
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Austin Peay had three hits in the game. Kendyl Weinzapfel was 2-for-3. The Govs went through three pitchers, with starter Samantha Meiner going two and two-thirds innings. Ashley Martin came on in the third and struck out four in two innings. She gave up four hits and allowed three runs.
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Izzy Alley went five innings and picked up her fourth win. She struck out one, gave two free passes and allowed two hits without giving up a run. Alyssa Lavdis came on in the sixth and struck out two of the four batters she faced with one hit and no runs.
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Chattanooga improves to 25-8 overall and is currently leading the SoCon at 6-0, tied with UNCG. Austin Peay drops to 17-18 on the year.
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The Mocs remain home to complete a seven-game home stand hosting Southern Conference newcomer Wofford for a three-game weekend series. The Saturday doubleheader begins at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale online at GoMocs.com or the Frost Stadium ticket booth one hour prior to first pitch.
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FOLLOW CHATTANOOGA SOFTBALL
For the most up-to-date information and news regarding Chattanooga Softball, please follow @GoMocsSB on Twitter & Instagram and Chattanooga Softball on Facebook.
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