Wednesday, March 15
Macon, Ga.
6 PM ET
Mercer University
12-16
2
vs
7
Notre Dame
12-10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Mercer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Rachel Nasland (6-4)
L: Rodriguez, Maxine (2-5)
Batting:
3B: Morgan Reed 1
RBI: Melissa Rochford 3 ; Chelsea Purcell 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Karley Wester 1 ; Ali Wester 3 ; Caitlyn Brooks 1 ; Morgan Reed 2
SB: Karley Wester 1 ; Ali Wester 1
HBP: Melissa Rochford 1
Batting:
RBI: Walsh, Abby 1 ; Rodriguez, Maxine 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rud, Meghan 1 ; Miller, Taylor 1
SB: Rud, Meghan 1 ; Miller, Taylor 2
HBP: Mauga, Quirisa 1
Game Leaders
AB
4
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
AB
4
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
1
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
AB
1
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
Mercer Falls to Notre Dame, 7-2
3/15/2017 8:40:00 PM | Softball
MACON, Ga. – Taylor Miller was 2-for-4 with a run scored and two stolen bases but the Bears couldn't overcome an early deficit deepened late in the game in a 7-2 loss to Notre Dame at Sikes Field Wednesday night.
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Miller's two stolen bases brought her to 19 for the year, second in the Southern Conference behind only Mercer teammate Meghan Rud, who swiped her 22nd stolen base of the season during Wednesday's contest.
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The Fighting Irish (12-10) scored two runs in the first and two runs in the third but both times Mercer (12-16) responded with a run to remain within striking distance. Notre Dame would put the game out of reach with three runs in the seventh inning, extending the Irish's lead to 7-2.
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Maxine Rodriguez (2-5) allowed seven runs – six earned – on seven hits with four walks and one strikeout in a complete game performance.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Taylor Miller was 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored and a game-high two stolen bases in the contest.
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STAT OF THE GAME
Wednesday's game marked the third time in five games and the 16th time this season the Bears stole multiple bases in a single game. Taylor Miller (2) and Meghan Rud (1) combined to steal three bases total.
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PITCHERS OF RECORD
RECORDS UPDATE
UP NEXT
FOLLOW THE BEARS
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Miller's two stolen bases brought her to 19 for the year, second in the Southern Conference behind only Mercer teammate Meghan Rud, who swiped her 22nd stolen base of the season during Wednesday's contest.
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The Fighting Irish (12-10) scored two runs in the first and two runs in the third but both times Mercer (12-16) responded with a run to remain within striking distance. Notre Dame would put the game out of reach with three runs in the seventh inning, extending the Irish's lead to 7-2.
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Maxine Rodriguez (2-5) allowed seven runs – six earned – on seven hits with four walks and one strikeout in a complete game performance.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Taylor Miller was 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored and a game-high two stolen bases in the contest.
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STAT OF THE GAME
Wednesday's game marked the third time in five games and the 16th time this season the Bears stole multiple bases in a single game. Taylor Miller (2) and Meghan Rud (1) combined to steal three bases total.
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PITCHERS OF RECORD
- Win: Rachel Nasland (6-4)
- Loss: Mazine Rodriguez (2-5)
RECORDS UPDATE
- Mercer: 12-16 (7-6 home)
- Notre Dame: 12-10 (2-4 away)
UP NEXT
- Mercer: hosts the Mercer Bears Classic starting with Belmont on March 17 at 2:30 p.m.
- Notre Dame: at No. 1 Florida State in a three-game series on March 17-19
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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