GAME 1
Pfeiffer def. Brevard, 10-1 (5 innings)

BREVARD, N.C. (April 27, 2024( --Junior Emma Bullin racked up four hits to help propel the Pfeiffer Falcons over the Brevard Tornados 10-1 on Saturday in game one of a USA South doublehaeder

Kali Morton (18-1) got the win for No. 11 Pfeiffer (37-2, 15-2). The right-hander went four shutout innings, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out seven Tornado batters.

In addition to her four hits, Bullin had a double and an RBI to lead the Falcons. Gracie Griffin put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI. Alyssa Broaddus also chipped in for Pfeiffer, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Falcons put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the second inning. Pfeiffer got an RBI single from A. Yarboro, scoring M. Varner from second base.

The Tornados failed to push any runs across before the Falcons offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Pfeiffer scored twice on Griffin's two-run homer, which brought the Falcons lead to 3-0.

Pfeiffer kept Brevard scoreless before expanding their lead to 6-0 the following inning.

Pfeiffer kept the Tornados without a run before their offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. The Falcons scored four runs in the inning, highlighted by a one-run single off the bat of G. Wolpert, bringing the score to 10-0 in favor of Pfeiffer. Brevard put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Falcons still coasted to the 10-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Bullin compiled four hits on the day for Pfeiffer.
» Morton struck out seven Tornados hitters.
» The Falcons power output was led by Griffin, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed four runs across.
» The Falcons had control of the rest of the game after moving ahead of the Tornados 1-0 in the top of the second.
» Four Falcons had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Falcons out-hit the Tornados at a 14-3 clip.
» Pfeiffer went 7-for-14 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 21 Brevard hitters in the game, allowing zero ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out eight.
» Griffin led the Falcons at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI.
» Brevard was led offensively by junior K. Queen, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» Junior G. Reynolds led the Tornados pitching staff, throwing five innings of 10-run ball.

GAME 2
Pfeiffer def. Brevard, 8-0 (5 innings)

In game two, Morton was dealing  again, throwing a one-hit shutout to lead the Falcons past the Brevard Tornados 8-0 in another five-inning game

Morton (19-1) went the distance for Pfeiffer (38-2, 16-2), giving up one hit, walking two and striking out 10.

Offensively, the Falcons were paced by Alyssa Broaddus, who went 2-for-2 on the day with a double and three RBI. Gracie Griffin put together a noteworthy performance as well, going 1-for-2 with a home run, her second of the day, a walk and an RBI. Emma Chopko also contributed for Pfeiffer, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a double and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Falcons took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Chopko's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Pfeiffer.

The Falcons then tacked on runs in the second and third innings, with their biggest output coming in the third when they scored three times.

GAME NOTES

» Morton tossed a one-hit shutout for the Falcons.
» Morton struck out 10 Tornados hitters.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» Pfeiffer grabbed a 2-0 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 Tornados at an 11-1 clip.
» Pfeiffer went 3-for-9 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 17 Brevard hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and one fly balls while striking out 10.
» Broaddus led the Falcons at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double and three RBI.
» Brevard was led offensively by M. Wilborne, who went 1-for-2.
» G. Reynolds led the Tornados pitching staff, throwing 3.1 innings of three-run ball.

ON DECK
With the regular season complete, Pfeiffer has claimed the USA South Regular Season Championship and has earned the top-seed in the upcoming USA South Softball Tournament.

Pfeiffer will host Bracket One of the Tournament at Jack Ingram Field, with the first games beginning on Thursday, May 2.

The Falcons welcome William Peace (No. 8), Mary Baldwin (No. 4) and Southern Virginia (No. 5) to The Village for USA South Tournament play.