Pennell's Blast Helps Pfeiffer Softball Split With Averett

Misenheimer, N.C. (March 22, 2021) – Senior Makenzie Pennell hit a solo home run in thefourth inning in the second game of a USA South doubleheader to help Pfeiffer earn a split with visiting Averett.

The Basics

Game 1 – Averett def. Pfeiffer, 6-4
Game 2 – Pfeiffer def. Averett, 1-0

Records
Pfeiffer – 6-7 (1-1 USA South)
Averett – 7-9, 3-1 USA South)
Location – Misenheimer, N.C. – Jack Ingram Field

How it Happened

Game 1 – Pfeiffer jumped out to the 1-0 lead in the home half of the third inning on a RBI double from Ashlynn Kennedy.

Averett would tie the game at 1-1 in the fourth on an RBI single from Lauren Nelson.  The Cougars would then take the 2-1 one lead after a Falcon error and would extend the lead to 5-1 on a Erin Rankin three-run homer.

A sacrifice fly from Pfeiffer's Addison York would trim the lead to 5-2, but Averett would get that run back in the sixth on another RBI from Lauren Johnston.

Pfeiffer got a two-RBI single from Kennedy in the sixth to provide the eventual 6-4 final.

Game 2 – After battling through three scoreless innings, Pennell lifted a line-drive shot over the center field fence to provide the eventual game-winning run.

Caiti Mickles had a productive day in the circle, pitching the complete game shutout, allowing just three hits while striking out one.

Up Next
Pfeiffer will head to Greensboro College for a USA South doubleheader on March 27.  First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.