LAKE CHARLES- Early insurance runs led McNeese softball to a 7-4 win over UL-Monroe Tuesday night at Joe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond.
"The team did a good job adding runs to put offensive pressure on the Warhawks." said head coach James Landreneau. "Whitney Tate pitched well and I thought we played good defense behind her. It went a little crazy a little at the end, but the score did not reflect the tempo of the game."
After keeping the Warhawks (18-11) scoreless for five innings, the Cowgirls (17-14) allowed four runs in the top of the seventh, but the late runs were not enough to chip away at McNeese's early lead.
Key Moments:
First Inning
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The Warhawks took the early 1-0 lead on an RBI single
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The Cowgirls responded with an RBI double by Kendall Talley to score Alayis Seneca
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A second consecutive RBI double by Jil Poullard scored Talley to give McNeese the one run advantage
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Poullard reached home on a double steal (McN 3, ULM 1)
Fourth Inning
Fifth Inning
Sixth Inning
Seventh Inning
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A bases loaded walk added an additional Warhawk run
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UL-Monroe chipped away at McNeese's lead with a two RBI single
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The final run of the game was scored off a Cowgirl error (McN 7, ULM 5)
Game Notes:
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Starting pitcher Whitney Tate picked up the win to improve her record to 4-7 after giving up one run on eight hits during 6.1 innings of work
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Second reliever Shaelyn Sanders picked up her first save of the year
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Talley led the Cowgirls at the plate with two doubles, two runs, and two RBIs
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Lopez had two doubles and one RBI
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Five Cowgirls scored one run a piece
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McNeese stole three bases while UL-Monroe stole one
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The Cowgirls left seven on base while the Warhawks left eight
Next Game:
The Cowgirls will head to Baton Rouge for its second midweek game when the Cowgirls face #20 LSU on Wednesday, March 30 at 6 p.m.