Troy Takes Series, Falls in Finale to Appalachian State

Saturday, April 20

Troy, Ala.

1 PM

Troy University

34-15, 0

Appalachian State

29-16, 0

Appalachian State

Troy

Troy Takes Series, Falls in Finale to Appalachian State

4/20/2019 4:05:00 PM | Softball

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By: Troy Athletics Communications

TROY, Alabama – Troy took its fifth consecutive series for the first time in program history, but fell in the finale, 2-1, to Appalachian State Saturday afternoon at the Troy Softball Complex.

The Trojans (34-15, 16-7 Sun Belt) hopped on the board first in the bottom of the fourth inning with a double to right center by Stephanie Snyder that scored Katie Webb.

Leanna Johnson (23-6) held the Mountaineers (29-16, 12-8) hitless through the first five innings of play, but back-to-back bunt singles and a single up the middle by Haley Stewart scored two and broke up the no-hitter.

Troy was unable to answer in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings. Johnson suffered the loss giving up two runs off of two hits and two walks.

Sydney Holland (12-8) earned the victory scattering five hits, three walks and sitting down two batters.

Next Up
The Trojans look to bounce back on Wednesday with a midweek matchup against Florida State. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. (CT).

Quotable- Head Coach Beth Mullins
"I thought throughout the weekend our pitching and defense was solid. We've got to do a better job of coming out in games and having better at bats at beginning. We just didn't do that, and it hurt us in the last game. I'm still proud to take the series, and we have put ourselves in a good spot in conference going into these last two weekends."

Notable

Katie Webb led the offensive efforts going 3-for-9 with five RBIs. Webb hit two triples this weekend including Friday night's walk-off triple.
Leanna Johnson picked up another win on Friday night and struck out 25 batters this weekend. Johnson pitched her 200^th strikeout in the series finale and only gave up one run in her 14 innings of work.