Saturday, March 24
Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Mercer University
20-10, 1-0
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Chattanooga
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Chattanooga
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Preston, Stella (5-3)
L: Alexa Veamoi (1-2)
Batting:
RBI: Rud, Meghan 2 ; Sanchez, Laurenne 1 ; Lane, Megan 1 ; Taylor, Caroline 1 ; Rood, Micayla 1
SH: Sanchez, Laurenne 1 ; Warren, Shaila 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rud, Meghan 2 ; Buckland, Kate 1 ; Rood, Micayla 1 ; Warren, Shaila 2
SB: Rud, Meghan 2 ; Sanchez, Laurenne 1 ; Lane, Megan 1 ; Warren, Shaila 2
Batting:
HR: Brook Womack 1
RBI: J.J. Hamill 1 ; Brook Womack 1 ; Emma Sturdivant 1
SH: J.J. Hamill 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hayleigh Weissenbach 1 ; Brook Womack 1 ; Devan Brown 1
HBP: Katie Corum 1
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RBI
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RBI
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Bears Rally for Doubleheader Sweep over Mocs
3/24/2018 5:03:00 PM | Softball
Mercer claims 6-3, 2-1 come-from-behind victories over Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Mercer pulled off a doubleheader Saturday sweep over the Mocs of Chattanooga, claiming a 6-3 victory and a 2-1 triumph. Both of Mercer's wins were come-from-behind wins as the Bears improved to 21-10 on the season and 2-0 in Southern Conference action.
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Game 1: Mercer 6, Chattanooga 3 (9)
The Mocs jumped on the scoreboard in the first inning following an Emma Sturdivant single up the middle, plating Hayleigh Weissenbach from second for the early 1-0 advantage. Chattanooga added one run in each of the next two innings, including a solo blast from Brook Womack, stretching the Mocs' lead to 3-0.
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The Bears cut into the deficit in the top of the fifth inning as Laurenne Sanchez laced an RBI single through the right side of the infield, bringing home Shaila Warren from second. Mercer was unable to trim the deficit further as Megan Lane grounded out to second with runners on the corners to end the scoring threat.
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Mercer would not give in, scoring yet another run in the top of the sixth inning. This time it was fellow freshman Micayla Rood with an RBI base knock to right field, plating Kate Buckland from second to cut the Mocs' lead to just one.
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Mercer carried the momentum into the top of the seventh inning as Meghan Rud led the inning off with a single down the left field line. After Sanchez moved Rud to second, Lane delivered a clutch base hit up the middle, allowing Rud to fly across home plate for the game-tying run.
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After a scoreless eighth inning, the Bears claimed their first lead and opened the flood gates in the ninth, scoring three runs on three hits and one Chattanooga error. Rood opened the inning with a single and later advanced to third after Warren reached on a fielding error by Sturdivant. Mercer captured the lead following Rud's third hit of the game, this time a two-run single up the middle. Rud later scored in the inning after an RBI single off the bat of Caroline Taylor, stretching Mercer's lead to 6-3.
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Stella Preston picked up the win for Mercer, throwing six scoreless innings of relief, allowing just one hit and striking out five batters. Preston came in for relief of Megan Bilgri who threw three innings of work, allowing three runs and striking out three Mocs in the process.
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Pitchers of Record
» Win: Stella Preston (5-3)
» Loss: Alexa Veamoi (1-2)
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Game 2: Mercer 2, Chattanooga 1
Both squads combined for four hits through the first three innings of play, with neither team able to come away with a go-ahead run.
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The Bears let a chance go by the wayside in the fourth inning after loading the bases following a double by Taylor and two hit batters. With one away and the bases juiced, Abby Walsh struck out, followed by an unassisted ground out off the bat of Rood to end the Mercer threat.
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The Mocs capitalized on the momentum swing in the bottom of the fourth inning after Cameren Swafford connected on her first career home run, a solo shot to left center, giving Chattanooga the 1-0 advantage.
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The Bears were able to tie the game up in the top of the sixth inning, scoring one run on two hits. Lane led off the inning with a bloop-single, reaching base safely for the 10th consecutive game. After a stolen base and a wild pitch, Lane came home across the plate thanks to an RBI double in the left center gap off the bat of Quirisa Mauga.
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Mercer plated a run in the seventh inning for the second consecutive game, this time to take the lead. After a leadoff single by Rood and walk from Warren, Rud dropped down a sacrifice bunt to move the runners to second and third. Sanchez then laid down the perfect squeeze play in the next at bat on a 1-1 count, bringing home Rood from third and giving the Bears the 2-1 advantage. Mercer later loaded the bases with two outs, but came away empty as Mauga laced a screaming line drive at the Chattanooga shortstop.
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Jill McElderry limited the Mocs' bats, allowing just six hits over seven innings of work. The Florida native ended the game with eight punch outs, one shy of tying her career-high of nine. McElderry sat five players down looking, running her strikeouts looking count to a conference-best 27.
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Pitchers of Record
» Win: Jill McElderry (7-2)
» Loss: Celie Hudson (5-9)
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Stat of the Day
Mercer proved to be gutsy on the base paths today, swiping seven steals between the two games. In the opening game against the Mocs, the Bears swiped six bags en route to the 6-3 victory.
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Player of the Day
Meghan Rud finished the day 4-of-6 at the plate, bringing home two runs, while also crossing the plate twice herself.
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Notables
» Mercer improves to 18-26 all-time against Chattanooga and 5-16 all-time at Frost Stadium.
» The Bears are now 3-2 in conference openers since head coach Stephanie DeFeo joined the staff, including 2-2 in SoCon openers.
» Mercer collected 13 hits in game one, the second-most in a single game this season.
» Meghan Rud and Micayla Rood ended the first game 3-for-4 at the dish, while Rood stretched her hit streak to a career-best five games.
» Rood recorded her first collegiate three-hit game, while Rud registered her third three-hit performance of the season.
» Megan Lane has now reached base safely in 10 consecutive games, the longest active streak on the Mercer squad.
» The Bears have reached 20 wins for the 11th consecutive season and 17th time in the last 18 seasons.
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Record Update
» Mercer: 21-10, 2-0
» Chattanooga: 14-19, 0-2
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Up Next
Mercer will conclude its three-game conference series against Chattanooga tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Frost Stadium. The Bears will then host ETSU in a three-game series beginning on Friday at 1 p.m.
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Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Softball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerUSoftball (Twitter), /MercerSoftball (Facebook) and @MercerUSoftball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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Game 1: Mercer 6, Chattanooga 3 (9)
The Mocs jumped on the scoreboard in the first inning following an Emma Sturdivant single up the middle, plating Hayleigh Weissenbach from second for the early 1-0 advantage. Chattanooga added one run in each of the next two innings, including a solo blast from Brook Womack, stretching the Mocs' lead to 3-0.
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The Bears cut into the deficit in the top of the fifth inning as Laurenne Sanchez laced an RBI single through the right side of the infield, bringing home Shaila Warren from second. Mercer was unable to trim the deficit further as Megan Lane grounded out to second with runners on the corners to end the scoring threat.
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Mercer would not give in, scoring yet another run in the top of the sixth inning. This time it was fellow freshman Micayla Rood with an RBI base knock to right field, plating Kate Buckland from second to cut the Mocs' lead to just one.
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Mercer carried the momentum into the top of the seventh inning as Meghan Rud led the inning off with a single down the left field line. After Sanchez moved Rud to second, Lane delivered a clutch base hit up the middle, allowing Rud to fly across home plate for the game-tying run.
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After a scoreless eighth inning, the Bears claimed their first lead and opened the flood gates in the ninth, scoring three runs on three hits and one Chattanooga error. Rood opened the inning with a single and later advanced to third after Warren reached on a fielding error by Sturdivant. Mercer captured the lead following Rud's third hit of the game, this time a two-run single up the middle. Rud later scored in the inning after an RBI single off the bat of Caroline Taylor, stretching Mercer's lead to 6-3.
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Stella Preston picked up the win for Mercer, throwing six scoreless innings of relief, allowing just one hit and striking out five batters. Preston came in for relief of Megan Bilgri who threw three innings of work, allowing three runs and striking out three Mocs in the process.
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Pitchers of Record
» Win: Stella Preston (5-3)
» Loss: Alexa Veamoi (1-2)
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Game 2: Mercer 2, Chattanooga 1
Both squads combined for four hits through the first three innings of play, with neither team able to come away with a go-ahead run.
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The Bears let a chance go by the wayside in the fourth inning after loading the bases following a double by Taylor and two hit batters. With one away and the bases juiced, Abby Walsh struck out, followed by an unassisted ground out off the bat of Rood to end the Mercer threat.
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The Mocs capitalized on the momentum swing in the bottom of the fourth inning after Cameren Swafford connected on her first career home run, a solo shot to left center, giving Chattanooga the 1-0 advantage.
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The Bears were able to tie the game up in the top of the sixth inning, scoring one run on two hits. Lane led off the inning with a bloop-single, reaching base safely for the 10th consecutive game. After a stolen base and a wild pitch, Lane came home across the plate thanks to an RBI double in the left center gap off the bat of Quirisa Mauga.
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Mercer plated a run in the seventh inning for the second consecutive game, this time to take the lead. After a leadoff single by Rood and walk from Warren, Rud dropped down a sacrifice bunt to move the runners to second and third. Sanchez then laid down the perfect squeeze play in the next at bat on a 1-1 count, bringing home Rood from third and giving the Bears the 2-1 advantage. Mercer later loaded the bases with two outs, but came away empty as Mauga laced a screaming line drive at the Chattanooga shortstop.
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Jill McElderry limited the Mocs' bats, allowing just six hits over seven innings of work. The Florida native ended the game with eight punch outs, one shy of tying her career-high of nine. McElderry sat five players down looking, running her strikeouts looking count to a conference-best 27.
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Pitchers of Record
» Win: Jill McElderry (7-2)
» Loss: Celie Hudson (5-9)
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Stat of the Day
Mercer proved to be gutsy on the base paths today, swiping seven steals between the two games. In the opening game against the Mocs, the Bears swiped six bags en route to the 6-3 victory.
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Player of the Day
Meghan Rud finished the day 4-of-6 at the plate, bringing home two runs, while also crossing the plate twice herself.
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Notables
» Mercer improves to 18-26 all-time against Chattanooga and 5-16 all-time at Frost Stadium.
» The Bears are now 3-2 in conference openers since head coach Stephanie DeFeo joined the staff, including 2-2 in SoCon openers.
» Mercer collected 13 hits in game one, the second-most in a single game this season.
» Meghan Rud and Micayla Rood ended the first game 3-for-4 at the dish, while Rood stretched her hit streak to a career-best five games.
» Rood recorded her first collegiate three-hit game, while Rud registered her third three-hit performance of the season.
» Megan Lane has now reached base safely in 10 consecutive games, the longest active streak on the Mercer squad.
» The Bears have reached 20 wins for the 11th consecutive season and 17th time in the last 18 seasons.
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Record Update
» Mercer: 21-10, 2-0
» Chattanooga: 14-19, 0-2
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Up Next
Mercer will conclude its three-game conference series against Chattanooga tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Frost Stadium. The Bears will then host ETSU in a three-game series beginning on Friday at 1 p.m.
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Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Softball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerUSoftball (Twitter), /MercerSoftball (Facebook) and @MercerUSoftball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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