SMC Loses Pair to Johnson
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Johnson (TN) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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Spartanburg Methodist | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Johnson (TN) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
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Spartanburg Methodist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Methodist College softball team dropped a doubleheader to Johnson University, 9-1 in six innings in game one and 9-2 in game two on Saturday.
SMC (26-15, 9-13 AAC) was held to just one run and did not record a hit in the opening game. After falling behind 2-0 in the first inning, the Pioneers plated their lone run in the second. SMC loaded the bases with three walks before senior Jacie Ross was hit by a pitch to bring in the run.
Johnson (20-15, 11-6 AAC) extended its lead with two runs in the third, four in the fifth, and one in the sixth to secure the 9-1 victory. Royals starting pitcher Lindy Webber worked around eight walks while striking out eight to complete the no-hitter. Offensively, leadoff hitter Audrey Moorhouse led the way with a game-high three hits and two RBI.
In game two, Johnson used a four-run third inning to pull away for a 9-2 win. Despite the loss, Gracie Starnes recorded two of SMC's six hits and drove in both runs with a RBI double in the third and fifth innings.
The top three hitters in the Johnson lineup combined to go 7-for-13 in the win. Designated player Autumn Caywood went 2-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored and three RBI to lead the Royals.
SMC will close out the home portion of its schedule on Tuesday with a doubleheader against Tennessee Wesleyan. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. at Eva Grant Field.
