ANDERSON, S.C. – The UNC Pembroke softball team struggled to get the offense going in the opening contest against Anderson, but used timely hitting and base running to secure a victory in game two as the Braves split the doubleheader with the Trojans on Sunday at the AU Softball Complex. Anderson tallied four hits, including an RBI double in the fifth inning to take the opening game 2-0, but
Chloe Hunsinger's base running and a big double from
Kadence Sheppard help UNCP to a 1-0 victory in the back half of the doubleheader.
The victory for the Braves (3-6) in game two helped snap a five-game losing skid and pick up their first win on the road. The Trojans (12-4) are now 3-3 all-time against the Black & Gold, but game two marked the first home loss of the season for Anderson.
| DOUBLEHEADER SUMMARY |
| GAME 1 FINAL |
Anderson 2, UNC Pembroke 0 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Carson Hobbs (5-2) LP: Summer Bullard (1-3) |
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| GAME 2 FINAL |
UNC Pembroke 1, Anderson 0 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Madison Dyson (1-3) LP: Lane Edgington (4-1) |
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| RECORDS |
UNC Pembroke 3-6, Anderson 12-4 |
| KEY INNINGS (GAME 1) |
| BOT 5 |
Lauren Brakovec drew a walk and advanced to second on a sac bunt from Maddie Carpenter. A double into the center field gap plated Bravkovec for the first run of the game. An RBI single from Morgan Charter put the Trojans ahead 2-0. |
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| KEY INNINGS (GAME 2) |
| TOP 3 |
Chloe Hunsinger reached on an ill-timed error and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Kadence Sheppard smacked a double to the outfield to score Hunsinger. |
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| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will be back in action at home on Tuesday for a Round Robin against Adelphi (3-1) and Wingate (10-4). UNCP will face Adelphi at 11 a.m. for the opening game, and then lock horns with Wingate at 4 p.m. at the UNCP Softball Field. Admission is free to all home UNCP Softball games. |
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