HOUSTON, Texas – Sophomore
Ali Milam drove in five runs as the Marist softball team won its second straight game on Wednesday with a 6-5 non-conference triumph at Houston Baptist in nine innings.
Summary
- A double by Milam brought home senior Miranda Perez with the game's first run in the top of the first.
- Houston Baptist tied the game in the bottom of the first, but Milam broke the tie with a three-run homer in the top of the third.
- The Huskies scored twice in their half of the third on an RBI single by Nicole Shedd and an RBI sacrifice bunt by Brooke Bushman.
- Houston Baptist loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the fourth, but freshman Nicole Teague induced a groundout to get out of the inning.
- A sacrifice fly by senior Kourtney Paul brought home red-shirt sophomore Claire Oberdorf, and gave the Red Foxes a 5-3 lead in the fifth.
- Houston Baptist scored twice in the bottom of the seventh, including an RBI single by Kay Schroeder with the Huskies down to their final out, to tie the game.
- In the top of the ninth, Milam recorded an RBI on an error for the game's decisive run.
Key Stats
- Milam finished with five RBIs.
- Teague allowed just one earned run in 5.1 innings of relief.
- Marist outhit Houston Baptist, 9-8.
- Jessica Patak pitched a complete game for Houston Baptist with nine strikeouts.
Notes
- Milam's five RBIs were a career high.
- Milam now has a 12-game hitting streak.
- Teague earned her first collegiate victory.
Records
Marist is 8-10; Houston Baptist is 2-12.
Up Next
Marist will play five games in three days at the Reveille Classic, hosted by Texas A&M. The tournament starts on Friday, with the Red Foxes facing UConn (1:15 p.m. Eastern) followed by the host Aggies (4 p.m. Eastern).