GAME 1
Pfeiffer def. Ferrum, 15-0
FERRUM, Va. (March 12, 2024) -- The Pfeiffer University softball team, ranked 18th in the latest NFCA Coaches Poll secured a pair of shutout road wins on Tuesday afternoon, downing Ferrum by scores of 15-0 and 12-0
In game one, senior Kali Morton continued her dominace in the circle by throwing a two-hit shutout to lead the Pfeiffer Falcons over the Ferrum Panthers 15-0.
Morton (7-0) went the distance for Pfeiffer (17-0), giving up two hits, walking two and striking out eight Panther batters.
Junior Kenzi Lyall led the way offensively going 2-for-4 in the ballgame with a double, a home run and two RBI. Senior Ellie McHone hit her second home run of the season while finishing with three RBI. Sophomore Charly Cooper also helped out, going 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Pfeiffer's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a one-run groundout off the bat of Cooper.
The Falcons then tacked on runs in four more innings, with their biggest output coming in the second when they scored five times. The big hit in that inning was a two-run error off the bat of Cooper.
GAME NOTES
» Morton tossed a two-hit shutout for the Falcons.
» Morton struck out eight Panthers hitters.
» The Falcons power output was led by Lyall, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Cooper and McHone drove in three runs each for the Falcons. » Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed five runs across.
» Pfeiffer grabbed a 5-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Falcons out-hit the Panthers at an 11-2 clip.
» Pfeiffer went 6-for-13 (.462) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers limited Ferrum to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 19 Ferrum hitters in the game, allowing one ground balls and six fly balls while striking out eight.
» Lyall led the Falcons at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI.
» Ferrum was led offensively by sophomore B. Michaels, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
» Freshman K. Atkins led the Panthers pitching staff, throwing one inning of one-run ball.
GAME 2 | Pfeiffer 12, Ferrum 0
In game two, Lyall and fellow junior Emma Bullin combined to throw a shutout in the 12-0 win.
Lyall (8-0) started and picked up the win for Pfeiffer (18-0), going three shutout innings while giving up just two hits, walking two, and striking out four. Bullin was dealing out of the bullpen as well, tossing a pair of shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out one.
Junior Emma Chopko led the way offensively for the Falcons, going 2-for-4 in the ballgame with a home run and three RBI. McHone furnished game two at the plate going 2-for-2 with a double, a walk and three RBI.
Junior Alyssa Broaddus also chipped in, going 2-for-2 for with a walk and two RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons took the lead for good in the second, scoring for the first time in the inning. Pfeiffer's offense started clicking and put up 10 runs, including a two-run single off the bat of McHone and a two-run single from Chopko.
The Falcons also added runs in the fourth and fifth innings on the way to the 12-0 victory.
GAME NOTES
» Lyall and Bullin combined to throw a two-hit shutout.
» Chopko and McHone drove in three runs each for the Falcons. » Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed 10 runs across.
» The Falcons had control of the rest of the game after jumping ahead of the Panthers 10-0 in the top of the second.
» Four Falcons had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Falcons out-hit the Panthers at a 12-2 clip.
» Pfeiffer went 9-for-16 (.563) with runners in scoring position.
» The Falcons got four hits in five at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Pfeiffer pitchers limited Ferrum to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 20 Ferrum hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and six fly balls while striking out five.
» The Falcons drew four walks from Ferrum pitching.
» Chopko led the Falcons at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
» Ferrum was led offensively by senior B. Weaver, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
» Junior E. Walker led the Panthers pitching staff, throwing 1.1 innings of one-run ball.
Up Next,
Pfeiffer will return to play on Saturday, March 16 when they host Ferrum at Jack Ingram Field for a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
