Troy Downs Samford Behind Johnson's Shutout

Wednesday, March 11

Birmingham, AL

2 p.m.

Troy University

17-6

Samford

9-16

Troy

Samford

Troy Downs Samford Behind Johnson's Shutout

3/11/2020 4:16:00 PM | Softball

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By: Troy Athletics Communications

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Leanna Johnson earned her seventh shutout win of the season as the Trojans downed Samford, 1-0, Wednesday at the Samford Softball Field.

Johnson (11-3) retired the first 11 batters of the game in route to her seventh shutout win of the season moving her into eighth in Troy's (17-6) single-season shutout record and matching her freshman year total.

The only run of the ball game came in the top of the second inning. Meagan Patterson led off with a double to right field and came around to score off Mia Jenkin's sacrifice fly.

The Bulldogs (9-16) found their first base runner of the game in the bottom of the fourth inning thanks to Timberlyn Shurbutt's double to right center but left her stranded at second.

Samford threatened again in the bottom of the sixth when Maddie Dorsett tried for the in-the-park home run but was thrown out at the dish.

Emily Barnett (2-2) suffered the loss for the Bulldogs allowing one run, three hits and five walks.

Quotable- Head Coach Beth Mullins
"I think that during this time of year, you have to find different ways to win ball games. Leanna threw a heck of a game and one run was all we needed! I am excited to get out and have a solid team practice tomorrow before we get back into conference play this weekend."

Notable

Leanna Johnson turned in her seventh double-digit strikeout game and second consecutive game posting 10 or more strikeouts.
Between last night's game against Florida A&M and today's matchup, Johnson retired 20 straight batters before the Bulldogs found their first hit in the fourth.
The Trojans remain undefeated in midweek contest downing McNeese State and Florida A&M earlier in the season.

Next Up
The Trojans are slated for their home conference opener this weekend with Georgia Southern coming into town. Game one is set for Friday at 4 p.m.