Squads to meet up Friday through Sunday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Looking to keep the momentum rolling after an extra inning walk-off win on Wednesday, the University of Evansville softball team plays host to Valparaiso for a 3-game weekend series at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field and James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium. The teams will play a 3-game series Friday through Sunday.
Evansville opened its Missouri Valley Conference slate against Indiana State earlier this week, splitting a pair of games. After the Sycamores won the opener, the Purple Aces staged a furious rally to take Wednesday’s game by a 6-5 final. Lacy Smith had a pair of clutch RBI hits that sealed the win. Her single in the bottom of the 6th tied the game at 3-3.
Following a scoreless 7th frame, Indiana State plated two runs to take the lead in the top of the 8th. Marah Wood led the bottom half of the 8th with a home run to left field. Brooke Voss reached on a walk before moving to third on a double by Abby Bode. Smith came to the plate and delivered once again, sending Evansville to the 6-5 walk-off win.
Sydney Weatherford made the start, allowing three runs in four innings. Megan Brenton earned the win, tossing the final four frames with two runs, one earned, crossing the plate.
Valparaiso comes to Evansville with a 6-15 record. Last Saturday, the Beacons earned a -5 win over Rider. This will mark the first MVC game for Valpo. They are led by Kam Utendorf, who is hitting .438 with 21 hits and eight runs scored.
