Troy Softball Routs NC State

Tuesday, March 15

Raleigh, N.C.

12 p.m.

Troy University

16-6

NC State

19-7

Troy

NC State

3/15/2022 3:37:00 PM | Softball

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By: Troy Athletics Communications

RALEIGH, N.C. – Troy's offense ignited for four extra-base hits to power past NC State, 7-0, and mark the Trojans' second shutout over a Power Five opponent this season Tuesday at the Dail Softball Stadium.

Four of Troy's nine hits went for extra-bases, two doubles and two home runs, and accounted for all six of Troy's RBIs.

With the win over NC State (19-7), Troy (16-6) has now notched four wins over Power Five opponents for the first time since 2012 (Ole Miss, No. 25 Ohio State, No. 22 LSU, NC State).

Leanna Johnson (10-2) jumped out of the gate firing on all cylinders as she retired the side via strikeout in the opening frame.

As the Trojans have in the last four contests, Troy struck first in the top of the second inning when Audra Thompson launched a three-run long ball.

A pair of walks and a double by Jade Sinness loaded the passes for the Trojans, allowing Kennedi Gaton to score off a passed ball and give Troy an early 4-0 lead.

After a quiet third frame, the Trojans tacked on another run in the top of the fourth after Libby Baker ripped a double to center field to score Sinness, who led off with a single up the middle.

Johnson worked around a single to blank the Wolfpack in the fourth and fifth, sending Troy's offense back to the plate.

Sinness led off the top of the sixth and reached on a fielding error by NC State's second baseman. Kelly Horne followed and smashed a two-run home run over the left-field wall to put the Trojans up 7-0.

Johnson worked around a leadoff walk and fanned the next three batters to earn her 10^th win of the season.

Aisha Weixlmann (7-3) suffered the loss for NC State after giving up four runs, two hits and a pair of walks.

Notable

The long ball has proved to be a crucial component of Troy's offense. After Audra Thompson and Kelly Horne's long balls today, the Trojans improve to 11-3 when hitting a home run.
The battle for the top of the home run leaderboard continues. With her home run today, Horne now leads the team with six home runs this season.
Troy is also a perfect 6-0 when the Trojan pitching staff boasts 10 or more strikeouts. Leanna Johnson fanned 15 batters today.

Next Up
The Trojans will return back to the Troy Softball Complex for the conference home opener against ULM. First pitch Friday is set for 6 p.m.