Box Score - Game 1
Box Score - Game 2
ARKADELPHIA, AR: The Texas Wesleyan University Softball team (0-4) dropped the opening doubleheader of a four game set at Henderson State University (2-0) on Friday. The Diamond Reddies took game one 5-2 and game two 7-3.
In game one, the Reddies put the Rams in a 2-0 hole in the first inning. Texas Wesleyan got on the board in the third, but Henderson state made it 3-1 in the bottom of the frame. The Lady Rams closed to within two in the sixth, but again the Reddies answered in the bottom of the inning.
Tara Sharp (0-1) took the loss after allowing four runs in five innings pitched and striking out three. Katie Korbel (1-0) took the win.
In game two, the Rams took a 2-0 lead in the third inning, but Henderson responded by tying the game in the bottom of the inning. The Reddies took the lead for good with a pair of runs in the fifth.
Michelle Jones (0-2) was tagged with the loss after allowing four runs in five innings while striking out two. Jackie Darnstaedt (1-0) earned the win for Henderson State.
Ariel Raley wrapped up a 4-for-4 day with a pair of hits in game two. Rachel Hampton also had a pair of hits on the day.
The Rams and Reddies will finish their series with a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m. |