CANYON, Texas – After a heart-wrenching loss in game one, the St. Mary's University Softball team was unable to get any momentum in the nightcap, falling 7-6 and 4-0 to #2 West Texas A&M on Friday evening.
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The Rattlers (19-16, 14-9 Lone Star Conference) scored five runs in the top of the seventh to take a 6-1 lead, however the Lady Buffs (29-3, 21-2 Lone Star) were able to score six and escape with the win. In the second game, both teams collected four hits but two errors by the Rattlers helped WT score four runs.
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Freshman
Gabriela Banda (San Antonio) went 2-for-3 in the first game, while sophomore
Raegan Tennill (Corpus Christi, Texas) drove in three runs – all in the seventh inning – and senior
Lauren Gonzales (San Antonio) scored twice.
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Junior
Madeline Bloom (Poway, Calif.) pitched the entire game and moved to 3-5 on the year. She allowed six earned runs on eight hits and did not walk a single batter. She also struck out four and needed only 85 pitches to get through 6 2/3.
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Senior
Mackenzie Dugi (St. Hedwig, Texas) drew the only two walks in game two and junior
Jamison Holder (Magnolia, Texas) added another double to her tally for a team-leading 10 on the season.
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Sophomore
Breanna Ford (Corpus Christi) pitched the first 3 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on one hit with three walks and a pair of strikeouts. Junior
Jadyn Abrego (San Antonio) and junior
Savannah Youngblood (Kingwood, Texas) each worked in the circle in relief. Youngblood did not surrender a hit over the last two innings, walking one and striking out one.
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The two teams conclude the series on Saturday at 12 p.m.
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