Bradley shuts down UE softball in the series finale
Aces fall by a final of 2-0
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Bradley scored a run in the top of the first and would hang on for a 2-0 shutout victory over the University of Evansville softball team in Sunday’s series finale at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium.
After scoring once in the first, the Braves added a second run in the sixth. Evansville out-hit Bradley by a 6-4 final with Alexa Davis and Jess Willsey picking up two hits apiece.
An error by the Purple Aces helped Bradley score the first run of the game in the top of the first. Evansville put its first two runners on to open the bottom of the frame but three flyouts top left halted the threat.
UE put another runner in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth when Zoe Frossard led off with an infield single and moved to second when Hannah Hood executed a successful sacrifice bunt. Two quick outs were recorded by Bradley as they continued to hold the 1-0 advantage.
Bradley doubled its lead, scoring a run in the top of the sixth and had the bases loaded with one out. Megan Brenton entered at that time and recorded the final two outs to keep the deficit at a manageable two runs. The Aces threatened once again in the bottom of the sixth as they loaded the bases with two outs before a groundout to first saw the Braves keep the shutout intact. Alexa Davis picked up a double in the seventh but the Braves were able to complete the 2-0 win.
Sydney Weatherford had a nice start for UE, allowing an unearned run in five innings. She gave up just two hits while striking out one. Elle Jarrett tossed 1/3 inning with one run scoring while Megan Brenton did not allow a hit in 1 2/3 frames. Camryn Schaller scattered six hits in the complete game performance while striking out seven.
The first MVC road trip of the season is set for next weekend when the Aces travel to Missouri State for a 3-game set.
