PEMBROKE – The UNC Pembroke softball team recorded 19 hits, including five doubles and two homers on the way to a key Conference Carolinas sweep over Erskine on Saturday afternoon at the UNCP Softball Field. The Braves used a walk off homerun from
Tatum Brummitt to take game one 7-6, and then used a walk off walk from Brummitt in game two to secure the sweep 14-6 in five innings.
The victory for the Braves (15-9, 4-4 CC) marks the 13
th win at home, which is the most since the 2017 season. The setback for the Flying Fleet (6-17, 2-4 CC) marks the fourth straight loss as they remain winless when playing on the road.
| DOUBLEHEADER SUMMARY |
| GAME 1 FINAL |
UNC Pembroke 7, Erskine 5 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Lauren Gammons (3-3) LP: Kaley Ingle (4-8) |
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| GAME 2 FINAL |
UNC Pembroke 14, Erskine 6 (5 Innings) |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Madison Dyson (6-2) LP: Payton Cox (1-1)
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| RECORDS |
UNC Pembroke 15-9, 4-4 CC, Erskine 6-17, 2-4 CC |
| KEY INNINGS (GAME 1) |
| BOT 3 |
Mary Sells doubled down the left field line and scored with a Jordan Adcox single up the middle. Adcox stole second on the next pitch, and would score with a single to the outfield grass from Emily Biddle. Samantha Allred blasted the ball over the left centerfield fence to put UNCP ahead 5-0. |
| TOP 7 |
Erskine loaded the bases after a single and two walks to start the inning. The Flying Feet picked up a run on a fielder's choice followed by a double from Maddie Ingram to drive in two runs and knot the score at 5-5. |
| BOT 7 |
Mary Sells got the inning going with a leadoff double to left field, but Tatum Brummitt hit a walk of homer over the centerfield fence to end the game. |
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| KEY INNINGS (GAME 2) |
| BOT 1 |
Tatum Brummitt drew a walk and advanced to third with a single to right field from Jordan Adcox. Adcox stole second base and Brummitt stole home to score the first run of the game. The Braves loaded the bases with a walk by Samantha Allred before a single to right field from Lauren Hilbourn to score two runners. Emily Rose knocked and RBI single to right field to score one runner. UNCP capped off the six run inning with two more walks and a hit by pitch as the Braves batted around the lineup. |
| TOP 4 |
Anna Taylor reached on an ill-timed throwing error and advanced to second before standing on third after a passed ball. Kenzie Eagleman singled up the middle to score Taylor, followed by a single from Kelci Brown to advance the runner. Peyton Rabon cleared the bases with a three-run homer as Erskine trailed 7-6. |
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| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 1) |
EC LEADERS (GAME 1) |
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Jordan Adcox 2-3, RBI
Samantha Allred 1-3, HR, 2 RBI
Mary Sells 2-4, 2 2B
Tatum Brummitt 1-3, HR, 2 RBI
Emily Rose 1-2, 2B, RBI
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Aly Salois 1-3, 2 RBI
Maddie Ingram 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI |
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| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 2) |
EC LEADERS (GAME 2) |
Lauren Hilbourn 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI
Emily Rose 2-4, 2 RBI
Jordan Adcox 3-4 |
Kenzie Eagleman 2-2, 2B, 2 RBI
Peyton Rabon 1-3, HR, 3 RBI |
| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will hit the road on Tuesday when they travel to Murfreesboro to take on Chowan (7-18, 2-4 CC). First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 1 p.m. at Hawks Field. |
| STAY CONNECTED |
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