WICHITA, Kan. – The St. Edward's softball team dropped a 6-0 decision Sunday in the series finale against Newman.
After starting Heartland Conference play 9-3, St. Edward's (19-30, 11-7 Heartland) has dropped its last two series, which puts them in a tie for second place in league play. Newman (16-33, 9-9 Heartland) has won its last three conference series.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Newman opened the scoring in the first inning with a run.
- St. Edward's started the third inning with a single by freshman KAROLINA RODRIGUEZ and a double from sophomore SHELBI ROOHMS.
- The Hilltoppers eventually loaded the bases with one out, but could not score the runners.
- St. Edward's put two more runners on in the top of the fourth inning but could not capitalize once again.
- The Jets blew the game wide open with four runs in the fourth inning, and another run in the fifth for the final margin.
HILLTOPPER NOTES
- Rodriguez led the team with two hits and has tallied hits in five of her last six games.
- Senior ALEX MAYFIELD reached base in all three games of the series.
- St. Edward's leads the all-time series, 28-6.
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH MEGHAN MULLIN
"We did not play competitive ball today. We had untimely errors on defense, and did not execute with runners in scoring position, and it hurt us today. We need to have a strong week of practice and get ready for next weekend."
UP NEXT
St. Edward's is back in action Friday for a doubleheader at 3 p.m. in San Antonio against St. Mary's. Live video and stats will be available on
www.GoHilltoppers.com.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Newman 6, St. Edward's 0
Records: St. Edward's (19-30, 11-7 Heartland), Newman (16-33, 9-9 Heartland)
Attendance: 220
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