Troy University Athletics

Troy Takes Series Over ULM
3/9/2019 3:35:00 PM | Softball
TROY, Alabama – Troy used a pair of three-run innings to power them over ULM Saturday afternoon at the Troy Softball Complex. Kaylee Hussey's three-run shot gave Troy the lead and the series win over the Warhawks.
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In the bottom of the second inning, Kaylee Hussey hit her second long ball of the season, a three-run homer that gave Troy (18-8) the lead for good.
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The Warhawks (4-19) struck first in the top of first inning with a double by Sydney McKay and a single by Jessie Watts.
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After Hussey's three-run bomb in the second, Troy had another three-run inning in the bottom of the fifth to solidify its victory.
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A single by Stephanie Snyder scored Hope Hernandez who got on with a walk. Bailey Taylor followed with a single up the middle to score Snyder and Katie Webb, who drew a walk, to cap off Troy's scoring.
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Leanna Johnson (12-4) picked up the win after scattering four hits, a walk and sitting down seven batters. Â
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Jessie Watts (0-4) suffered the loss for ULM after allowing five runs off of six hits and four walks.
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Quotable
"It was a gritty win. In conference, by that third game everyone has seen everyone," head coach Beth Mullins said. "I really thought that we played a good game. Leanna Johnson did great on the mound, backed by the defense. We had good, timely hits. We did a good job of stepping up after not playing our game in game two and took the series."
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Notes
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In the bottom of the second inning, Kaylee Hussey hit her second long ball of the season, a three-run homer that gave Troy (18-8) the lead for good.
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The Warhawks (4-19) struck first in the top of first inning with a double by Sydney McKay and a single by Jessie Watts.
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After Hussey's three-run bomb in the second, Troy had another three-run inning in the bottom of the fifth to solidify its victory.
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A single by Stephanie Snyder scored Hope Hernandez who got on with a walk. Bailey Taylor followed with a single up the middle to score Snyder and Katie Webb, who drew a walk, to cap off Troy's scoring.
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Leanna Johnson (12-4) picked up the win after scattering four hits, a walk and sitting down seven batters. Â
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Jessie Watts (0-4) suffered the loss for ULM after allowing five runs off of six hits and four walks.
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Quotable
"It was a gritty win. In conference, by that third game everyone has seen everyone," head coach Beth Mullins said. "I really thought that we played a good game. Leanna Johnson did great on the mound, backed by the defense. We had good, timely hits. We did a good job of stepping up after not playing our game in game two and took the series."
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Notes
- The Trojans hit three homers in the weekend series. Stephanie Snyder and Katie Lively hit their first bombs of the season while Kaylee Hussey hit her second of the season.
- Stephanie Snyder led the offensive efforts going 4-for-9 with a double, a home run, and two RBIs.
- Leanna Johnson picked up two more wins after scattering five hits and sitting down 12 batters in her two starts.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Johnson, Leanna (12-3)
L: Watts,Jessie (0-4)
Batting:
2B: McKay,Sydney 1
RBI: Kresta,Jaclyn 1
Base Running:
RUNS: McKay,Sydney 1
HBP: Kreps,Korie 1

Batting:
2B: Hernandez, Hope 1
HR: Hussey, Kaylee 1
RBI: Snyder, Stephanie 1 ; Taylor, Bailey 2 ; Hussey, Kaylee 3
Base Running:
RUNS: Webb, Katie 1 ; Snyder, Stephanie 1 ; Lively, Katie 1 ; Corbett, Taylor 1 ; Hussey, Kaylee 1 ; Hernandez, Hope 1
SB: Miller, Allie 1
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