Anderson, S.C. - Anderson University Softball used nine extra base hits, including five home runs to sweep nonconference opponent Emmanuel, 7-6 and 7-4 on Wednesday afternoon at the AU Softball Complex. The Trojans improve to 17-3 overall while the Lions fall to 5-13 overall.
"It is of course always nice to get two wins, but we are still not hitting on all cylinders," said head coach Tommy Hewitt.
"Clutch off the bench hitting by Hope Gullatt today in game one," said Hewitt. "But overall we are not playing anywhere near our potential."
"We have maturing to sort out," added Hewitt.
Game 1 Summary
Anderson 7 Emmanuel 6
Anderson was cruising along game one, winning 3-0, before the Lions made adjustments at the plate in the fourth inning to score six runs over the next three innings of play. Senior Harlie Duncan's no-hitter was broken up by a solo home run in the fourth, with Duncan eventually being lifted in the fifth inning in favor of senior Sarah Middleton. Middleton (2-1) earned the victory after pitching 2.2 innings, giving up three hits and two runs.
KEY TROJANS
-Kayson Boatner went 2-for-3 with a home run
-Morgan Charter batted 2-for-4 with a double and triple.
-Matti Cantrell went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI
-Hope Gullatt hit a pinch hit two-run home run to put the Trojans ahead, 6-4.
Game 2 Summary
Anderson 7 Emmanuel 4
KEY TROJANS
The Trojans jumped out to another early lead, 4-0, before the Lions could once again use the long ball to cut the lead in half in the top of the fourth inning. Anderson responded with junior Jessica Neadow drilling a three-run shot to push the score to, 7-2. The Lions clawed out two more runs to set the final score at, 7-4. Freshman Laken Maxwell (7-2) gave up four hit, while striking out five batters.
-Neadow batted 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI.
-Abi Webb went 1-for-2 with a double.
-Charter batted 1-for-3 with an RBI and run scored.
-Mattie Hamilton went 1-for-3 with a two run home run.
UP NEXT
Anderson remains home to host SAC foe Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday. First-Pitch of the doubleheader is slated for 2 pm.
