It was all the Texas State Softball team needed to defeat the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks: One hit, and the game was essentially over.
It was a highly anticipated pitchers’ duel with two of the best in the Southland Conference: Texas State pitcher Chandler Hall against Monika Covington; both with ERAs just over one run.
Hall retired the first three Ladyjacks in the top of the first, bringing the Bobcats scrappy leadoff batter, Alex Newton to the plate. On the second pitch of the game, Newton connected, sending the ball over the left field wall. It was just about the only mistake made by Covington, but a costly mistake it was. With the help of shutout pitching by Hall, the Bobcats rode Newton’s homerun through seven innings to victory, beating the Ladyjacks 1-0.
“It's great to win here at home in front of our family and fans," said head coach Ricci Woodard.
The Bobcats clinched the South Land Conference Regular Season Title with the win today, and can now focus on the tournament.
"Even though we have claimed the SLC Regular Season title, we still have the SLC tournament to prepare for. Our business is not yet finished, with our goal being the NCAA Tournament," said Woodard.
Tim Leeland- KTSW Sports Staff Writer
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