Troy University Athletics
Friday, March 18
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Troy Softball Stumbles Against ULM
3/18/2022 9:15:00 PM | Softball
TROY, Ala. – Despite a three-hit performance from Leanna Johnson, a costly opening frame error saw Troy stumble against ULM, 1-0, in the conference home opener Friday at the Troy Softball Complex.
Leanna Johnson (10-3) scattered hits in the first, fifth and seventh inning to keep the Trojans 16-7, 2-2 Sun Belt) within striking distance, but a costly fielding error that resulted in a run scored in the opening frame proved crucial in the pitchers' duel.
ULM's (16-6, 3-1 Sun Belt) Kennedy Johnson hit a two-out double down the right-field line to put a runner in scoring position in the top of the first. Andie Edwards followed with a fly ball to centerfield that was dropped by Jade Sinness and allowed Johnson to score from second.
Sinness directly followed the bobble with a diving catch to end the inning and avoid any more damage.
The Trojans loaded the bases off a hit by pitch, walk and a throwing error in the bottom of the first, but a ground out left the runners stranded.
Troy again loaded the bases in the bottom of the third, thanks to a pair of two-out walks and a single by Taylor McKinney, but the Trojans could not even the contest.
Needing a run to keep the game alive, Sinness drew a walk to put a runner on for Kelly Horne. Horne poked a single up the middle, bringing Libby Baker to the plate with two on and one out, but Baker grounded into a double play to end Troy's final at bat.
Johnson suffered the loss despite scattering three hits and a walk. The junior also tallied eight strikeouts and no earned runs.
Victoria Abrams (5-0) remained undefeated on the season after working around three hits and four walks.
Notable
Next Up
The Trojans will return to action tomorrow in game two of the series against ULM. First pitch from the Troy Softball Complex is set for 2 p.m.
Leanna Johnson (10-3) scattered hits in the first, fifth and seventh inning to keep the Trojans 16-7, 2-2 Sun Belt) within striking distance, but a costly fielding error that resulted in a run scored in the opening frame proved crucial in the pitchers' duel.
ULM's (16-6, 3-1 Sun Belt) Kennedy Johnson hit a two-out double down the right-field line to put a runner in scoring position in the top of the first. Andie Edwards followed with a fly ball to centerfield that was dropped by Jade Sinness and allowed Johnson to score from second.
Sinness directly followed the bobble with a diving catch to end the inning and avoid any more damage.
The Trojans loaded the bases off a hit by pitch, walk and a throwing error in the bottom of the first, but a ground out left the runners stranded.
Troy again loaded the bases in the bottom of the third, thanks to a pair of two-out walks and a single by Taylor McKinney, but the Trojans could not even the contest.
Needing a run to keep the game alive, Sinness drew a walk to put a runner on for Kelly Horne. Horne poked a single up the middle, bringing Libby Baker to the plate with two on and one out, but Baker grounded into a double play to end Troy's final at bat.
Johnson suffered the loss despite scattering three hits and a walk. The junior also tallied eight strikeouts and no earned runs.
Victoria Abrams (5-0) remained undefeated on the season after working around three hits and four walks.
Notable
- Leanna Johnson has boasted 10 games this season where she gave up three or less hits.
- Freshman Taylor McKinney recorded her second straight multi-hit contest.
- The last time the Trojans were shutout, which was in the home opener against College of Charleston, Troy bounced back and tallied nine straight wins.
Next Up
The Trojans will return to action tomorrow in game two of the series against ULM. First pitch from the Troy Softball Complex is set for 2 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Abrams, Victoria (5-0)
L: Johnson, Leanna (10-3)
Batting:
2B: Johnson, Kennedy 1 ; Blount, Madison 1
SH: Buck, Jacelyn 1 ; Page, Kennedy 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Johnson, Kennedy 1
SB: Page, Kennedy 1
HBP: Blount, Madison 1
Base Running:
HBP: Horne, Kelly 1 ; Calhoun, Logan 1
Game Leaders
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