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Softball sweeps Missouri Valley
April 9, 2009
Contact: Evangel University Athletics 865-2815, Ext. 7282
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Valley 200 000 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Lady Crusaders 020 004 x | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Winning Pitcher: Kimberly Williams (10-3)
Losing Pitcher: Tatum Heathcock (12-5)
Save: Cara Bowling (2)
Home Runs: MV- Sydney Kaneshiro (3)
Time of Game: 1:37
Springfield, Mo. — Evangel put together a 4-run sixth inning that broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Crusaders a 6-3 win over Missouri Valley. Evangel posted four runs on three hits and took advantage of three Vikings errors.
The Lady Crusaders took the lead on a bunt by Chelsea Preaus and subsequent throwing error by pitcher Tatum Heathcock. Kayla Spencer added another run on an RBI single and Kendra Corbin drove in two more on a single.
Kimberly Williams won her 10th game of the season for Evangel going 6.1 innings, allowing 8 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs with 1 walk and 9 strikeouts.
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Valley (22-15, 5-3) 000 010 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Lady Crusaders (25-9, 10-1) 003 021 x | 6 | 10 | 3 |
Winning Pitcher: Anna McKinny (7-2)
Losing Pitcher: Tatum Heathcock (12-6)
Time of Game: 1:28
Springfield, Mo. — The Lady Crusaders completed a sweep of Missouri Valley with a 6-1 win in the second game.
Anna McKinny picked up the win going seven innings allowing just two hits, one unearned run with one walk and two strikeouts.
Breanna Canclini went 2 for 4 at the plate with two doubles included a third inning extra-base hit that drove in a pair of runs that put Evangel on the scoreboard.
The win was Evangel’s sixth straight win.
The Lady Crusaders return to action today with a conference doubleheader at Benedictine.