GAME 1
Pfeiffer def. LaGrange, 8-0 (Five innings)
MISENHEIMER, N.C. (March 2, 2024) - The Pfeiffer University softball team ran their winning streak to 10 games following dominant pitching performances on Saturday in a doubleheader sweep of LaGrange College
In game one, senior Kali Morton was dealing, as she hurled a one-hit shutout to lead the Pfeiffer Falcons over the LaGrange Panthers 8-0 in five innings.
Morton (5-0) went the distance for Pfeiffer (9-0), giving up one hit, walking none and striking out 10.
Junior Kenzi Lyall led the way offensively for the Falcons, going 1-for-1 in the ballgame with a home run, two walks and an RBI. Lyall's homer was her first of the season and came in tehf irst at-bat of the game.
Junior Emma Bullin put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI. Freshman Emily Dickerson also contributed, going 1-for-3 for Pfeiffer with two RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Kenzi Lyall hit a lead-off homer in the first to put the Falcons up 1-0. Pfeiffer then scored two more runs in the frame on a two-RBI double from Bullin.
The Falcons then tacked on runs in the fourth and fifth innings, with their biggest output coming in the fourth when they scored four times. The big hit in that inning was a two-run single off the bat of Dickerson.
GAME NOTES
» Morton tossed a one-hit shutout for the Falcons.
» Morton struck out 10 Panthers hitters.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed four runs across.
» Pfeiffer grabbed a 3-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Falcons out-hit the Panthers at a 7-1 clip.
» Sophomore Charly Cooper stole two bases in Saturday's game.
» Pfeiffer went 5-for-11 (.455) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 16 LaGrange hitters in the game, allowing one ground balls and four fly balls while striking out 10.
» The Falcons drew five walks from LaGrange pitching.
» Lyall led the Falcons at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI.
» LaGrange was led offensively by Zoe Veres, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
GAME 2
Pfeiffer def. LaGrange, 5-0
In game two, Lyall and Bullin combined to toss a shutout as Pfeiffer took game two by the 5-0 score.
Lyall (5-0) started and picked up the win for Pfeiffer (10-0), throwing five shutout innings while scattering four hits, walking one, and striking out four. In relief, Bullin tossed a pair of shutout innings, allowing just two hits, 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 double, a home run and three RBI. Lyall went 2-for-3 with an RBI. and junior Jaci Cook also helped out, going 1-for-2 for Pfeiffer with a double and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons took the lead for good in the third when Chopko hit her second homer of the season with Lyall aboard, giving Pfeiffer the 2-0 lead.
The Falcons then tacked on runs in the fourth and fifth innings, with their biggest output coming in the fourth when they scored twice. The key hit in the two-run frame was an RBI double from Chopko.
GAME NOTES
» Lyall and Bullin combined to shut out LaGrange.
» The Falcons power output was led by Chopko, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Falcons out-hit the Panthers at an 11-6 clip.
» Pfeiffer pitchers limited LaGrange to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 26 LaGrange hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and three fly balls while striking out five.
» Chopko led the Falcons at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI.
» LaGrange was led offensively by Kelsea Moody, who went 2-for-3.
» Katelyn Minnihan led the Panthers pitching staff, throwing one scoreless inning.
With the win, Pfeiffer runs their winning streak to 10 games and is the best startt through 10 games in program history.
Up Next
Pfeiffer returns to play on Wednesday, March 6 with a home doubleheader against ODAC foe Randolph. First ptich is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
