Troy Falls to Georgia Southern

Saturday, March 26

Statesboro, Ga.

1 p.m.

Troy University

19-9, 5-3

Georgia Southern

8-16, 3-5

Troy

Georgia Southern

3/26/2022 4:03:00 PM | Softball

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By: Troy Athletics Communications

TROY, Ala. – Despite a seventh-inning rally, Troy fell just short, 2-1, to Georgia Southern in game two of the series Saturday at Eagle Field.

Down a pair of scores heading into the final frame, Troy (19-9, 5-3 Sun Belt) evaded the shutout with a double off the bat of pinch hitter Kaylee Chapman to plate its lone run of the ball game.

Both sides remained quiet at the plate until Georgia Southern (8-16, 3-5 Sun Belt) struck first in the bottom of the fourth inning when Ashlynn Gunter scored Shelby Barfield with a single.

Libby Baker (5-3) evaded any more damage in the bottom of the fifth, fanning Olivia Creamer in a bases-loaded situation.

An RBI fielder's choice in the bottom of the sixth tacked on another run for the Eagles, setting the stage for the seventh-inning rally that fell short for the Trojans.

Anslee Finch led off the final frame with a single to center field. Audra Thompson followed with a single through the left side, setting Chapman up for the RBI double.

However, Rylee Waldrep (4-3) struck out the final batter in the seventh to earn her fourth win of the season.

Baker suffered the loss for Troy, allowing a pair of runs off four hits and four walks. The sophomore tallied nine strikeouts in the outing.

Notable

Anslee Finch went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Trojans offensively.
The pinch hit double came in Kaylee Chapman's first plate appearance of the season.

Next Up
The Trojans look to bounce back in the series finale tomorrow. First pitch from Eagle Field is set for 12 p.m.