Liberty University
6-3
Iowa
8-10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Liberty | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | X | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Liberty Hangs on for 3-1 Win Over Iowa
3/11/2011 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Pitcher Katrina Johnson struck out a season-high seven batters and Kelly Strickland drove in two runs as the Lady Flames defeated Iowa, 3-1, in DeLand, Fla.
Liberty improves to 6-3 in 2011, and the Hawkeyes fall to 8-10.
The Lady Flames put runners on base first, setting up a scoring opportunity in the bottom of the first. Katie Zavodny led off by reaching on a fielding error by Iowa pitcher Chelsea Lyon, and moved to second when Sammi Shivock grounded out to third. She advanced to third on a wild pitch, and Ashley Bensinger drew a walk. With two outs, Kaylee West ripped a liner to left, but Jenny Schuelke made a diving catch to end the at-bat and the inning, as the game remained scoreless.
Liberty was the first to put runs on the board in the bottom of the fourth, taking a 2-0 lead. West led off with a single through the right side after a marathon at-bat, and Strickland followed with a home run to center field, her second bomb of the day.
The Lady Flames added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth. Strickland drew a one-out walk, and one out later, moved to third when Meredith Crisante reached on an infield single. Strickland then scored when Amber DePasquale reached on a fielder's choice, and Liberty moved to a 3-0 lead.
Iowa managed to score in the top of the seventh. With one out, Schuelke reached on a Liberty fielding error, then moved to third after back-to-back singles from Michelle Zoeller and Nikki Gentile. Schuelke then scored the Hawkeyes' lone run on a sacrifice fly by Jordan Goschie.
But Liberty ended the game on the next batter, as pinch hitter Brianna Luna popped out to shortstop to hand Liberty the 3-1 win.
Johnson picked up the win in the circle, giving up four hits and no earned runs to improve to 2-2 on the year. Lyon (3-7) gave up five hits and three earned runs while striking out four Liberty batters.
Strickland paced the Lady Flames, batting 2-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs scored, and Crisante went 2-for-2 at the plate.
Goschie drove in the only Iowa run.
Liberty is back in action tomorrow, facing off against Iowa for a second time. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Johnson, Katrina (2-2)
L: Lyon, Chelsea (3-7)
Batting:
RBI: Goschie, Jordan 1
SH: Keim, Katie 1
SF: Goschie, Jordan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Schuelke, Jenny 1
Batting:
HR: Strickland, Kelly 1
RBI: Strickland, Kelly 2 ; DePasquale, Amber 1
SH: Woods, Bridgett 1
Base Running:
RUNS: West, Kaylee 1 ; Strickland, Kelly 2
