GAME 1
Pfeiffer def. Methodist, 12-0
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Kali Morton tossed a one-hit shutout in game one of a USA South road doubleheader to lead Pfeiffer University to a 12-0 five-inning win overthe Methodist Monarchs.
Morton (14-0) went the distance for Pfeiffer (30-1, 10-1), giving up one hit, walking one and striking out four.
Offensively, the Falcons were paced by junior Kenzi Lyall, who went 3-for-5 on the day with three RBI. Emma Chopko furnished a standout day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI. Alyssa Broaddus also contributed for Pfeiffer, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding three RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons took the lead for good in the second, scoring for the first time in the inning. Lyall's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Pfeiffer.
The Falcons then tacked on runs in the third and fourth innings, with their biggest output coming in the third when they scored six times. The big hit in that inning was a two-run single off the bat of Lyall.
GAME NOTES
» Morton tossed a one-hit shutout for the Falcons.
» Lyall compiled three hits in the game for Pfeiffer.
» Every Pfeiffer starter reached base safely in the win.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed six runs across.
» The Falcons had control of the rest of the game after moving ahead of the Monarchs 2-0 in the top of the second.
» The Falcons out-hit the Monarchs at a 13-1 clip.
» Pfeiffer went 8-for-22 (.364) with runners in scoring position.
» The Falcons got four hits in 10 at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 17 Methodist hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and five fly balls while striking out four.
» The Falcons drew seven walks from Methodist pitching.
» Lyall led the Falcons at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI.
» Methodist was led offensively by R. Blanchard, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
» E. Neeley led the Monarchs pitching staff, throwing one shutout inning.
GAME 2
Pfeiffer def. Methodist, 4-0
Kenzi Lyall had a productive day in the circle as she threw a three-hit shutout to lead the Pfeiffer Falcons over the Methodist Monarchs 4-0 in game two of a USA South doubleheader
Lyall (12-0) went the distance for Pfeiffer (31-1, 11-1), giving up just three hits, walking one and striking out five Monarch batters.
Offensively, the Falcons were paced by freshman Ky Perdue, who went 1-for-2 on the day with an RBI. Alyssa Broaddus put together yet another standout performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with an RBI. Emma Bullin also contributed for Pfeiffer, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons struck for one run in the first on an RBI single from Broaddus that scored Lyall from second base.
The Falcons then tacked on three runs in the seventh inning to provide the 4-0 final margin..
GAME NOTES
» Lyall tossed a three-hit shutout for the Falcons.
» Lyall struck out five Monarchs hitters.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed three runs across.
» Pfeiffer took a 1-0 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 Monarchs at a 6-3 clip.
» Pfeiffer went 3-for-8 (.375) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers limited Methodist to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 25 Methodist hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out five.
» Perdue led the Falcons at the plate, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» Methodist was led offensively by R. Lawson, who went 1-for-3 with a triple.
» E. Neeley led the Monarchs pitching staff, throwing seven innings of four-run ball.
UP NEXT
Pfeiffer will step out of USA South play on Sunday, April 14 with a nonconference road doubleheader at Guilford College. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
