Liberty University
18-12, 4-2
FGCU
22-14, 4-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FGCU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Liberty | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Liberty One-Hits FGCU 3-0
3/26/2023 1:35:16 PM | Softball
Karlie Keeney pitched a one-hit shutout, making a three-run second inning stand up as Liberty blanked FGCU 3-0 in game three of an ASUN series, Sunday at Kamphuis Field at Liberty Softball Stadium.
The Lady Flames (18-12, 4-2 ASUN) salvaged the third game of this weekend’s series after being shut out by FGCU twice yesterday. The Eagles (22-14, 4-2) became the first ASUN team since Kennesaw State, April 2-3, 2021, to win a conference series over Liberty.
Scoring Summary
Liberty – 2nd INNING – Woodard flies out to left, sacrifice fly, Fortner scores, 1-0
Liberty – 2nd INNING – Howard reaches on an error, Madrey and McManus score, 3-0
Notable Numbers
- Liberty outhit FGCU 3-1 for the game, while both teams committed one error. The Lady Flames turned two double plays compared to one for the Eagles. The hosts left four runners on base, while the visitors stranded two.
- Karlie Keeney (12-6) tossed her fifth shutout of the season, allowing just one hit while walking three and striking out four.
- Angelina Bonilla (6-4) drew the loss, allowing three runs (one earned) on two hits, walking three and striking out one in 1 2/3 innings. Ally Hulme (2 1/3 innings) and Baylee Haggard (2 IP) both tossed scoreless relief.
- KK Madrey went 1-for-2 with her team-leading 12th stolen base of the season and one run scored, while Savannah Woodard recorded a sacrifice fly and Devyn Howard and Rachel Roupe both doubled.
- Kayleigh Roper managed FGCU’s lone hit.
Turning Point
- Liberty jumped ahead with a three-run second inning. Megan Fortner and Brynn McManus both walked. Woodard’s sacrifice fly gave Liberty the lead. Later in the inning, Devyn Howard’s grounder got through the first baseman, and the error allowed two more runs to score.
- FGCU’s offense was held in check throughout, and the Lady Flames turned inning-ending double plays in the second and sixth frames.
Beyond the Box Score
- FGCU is the first ASUN team since Kennesaw State, April 2-3, 2021, to earn a conference series victory over the Lady Flames. Since then, Liberty had won 13 straight ASUN series, including 12 3-0 sweeps. Liberty was 39-1 in its last 40 ASUN regular-season contest prior to today.
- Liberty leads the all-time series against FGCU 7-4, including 7-2 as fellow ASUN members.
- Keeney is now in sole possession of fourth place in program history with 17 career shutouts, passing former teammate and current Liberty volunteer assistant coach Emily Kirby (2018-22) today.
- Keeney tossed her third career one-hit shutout and first since March 9, 2021. Adding in her two no-hitters from last year, and five out of Keeney’s 17 career shutouts have been either on-hitters or no-hitters.
- FGCU entered the series averaging 2.55 stolen bases per game. However, Caroline Hudson silenced that part of the Eagles’ game, throwing out three out of five would-be basestealers (60 percent) this weekend.
Up Next
The Lady Flames will play at Virginia Tech next Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Tech Softball Park.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Keeney, Karlie (12-6)
L: BONILLA (6-4)
Base Running:
SB: FILLA 1
CS: MEEK 1
Batting:
2B: Howard, Devyn 1 ; Roupe, Rachel 1
RBI: Woodard, Savannah 1
SH: Wilson, Mary Claire 1
SF: Woodard, Savannah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Fortner, Megan 1 ; McManus, Brynn 1 ; Madrey, KK 1
SB: Madrey, KK 1
