The Texas State Softball Team demolished the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions 10-1 on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats improve to 16-9, 8-2 SLC, while the Lady Lions fall to 8-13, 0-7 SLC.
It was an ugly dreary day Saturday, but the Bobcats were all smiles after a 10-1 beatdown of the Lady Lions that forced the game to end early in the 5th inning. Junior 1B Leah Boatright finished the day 3 for 3 with 3 runs and had a game changing homer in the second. Senior 2B Ryan Kos also went 3 for 3 with 3 runs as well while 3B Jenna Emery went 2 for 2 and scored a run. Senior Shorstop Alex Newton was 2 for 2 and Sophomore McKenzie Baack was 2 for 3 with 2 runs. Alex Newton, Leah Boatright, and Jenna Emery each stole a base for Texas State.
The highlight of the game had to be the Boatright homer just over the home bullpen near the railroad tracks. This brought the entire crowd of 400+ to their feet.
The negative highlight of the game had to be a double play when a Bobcat batter hit the ball right to the Lions 1B who was coincidentally standing on the base while a Bobcat was about to run to second. Immediate two outs, even the Lady Lion looked surprised.
Freshman Pitcher Chandler Hall was cool and calm on the mound, as usual. Times when the bases were loaded early in the game didn't seem to phase her as the 10-1 final score can attest. After pitching four innings she was replaced by Elizabeth Dennis and then Chandler Hall moved to left field because she has the unique ability to be able to play any position.
Overall the Cats did very good on defense, hitting, and pitching. Both teams did however leave many left on base. Southeastern Louisiana left 7 on base and Texas state left 6, keeping in mind that this was just a half-game. The Southeastern Louisiana Lions have probably looked better on sunnier days. Their were a lot of errors on the field committed by the Lady Lions resulting in a lot of unearned bases for the Cats.
One can expect the Lady Lions to come out with fight Sunday for the double header at Bobcat Field. The Cats are dealing with a team that is still seeking their first Southland Conference win (0-7 SLC), and like a wounded animal fighting for its life, the Lions will fight tooth and claw in order to get that first win.
If the Bobcats can sweep Southeastern Louisiana this will really be a testament to their talent and level of play this season. Expect a very good couple of games Sunday! You can listen to all the action on 89.9 KTSW starting with game one at 10:00 a.m.
Casey Torres- KTSW Sports Staff Writer
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