Saturday, March 25
Macon, Ga.
3 PM ET
Mercer University
15-20, 1-1
7
vs
1
Chattanooga
10-21, 1-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Mercer | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | X | 7 | 9 | 2 |
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Bilgri, Megan (6-4)
L: Alex Connell (1-9)
S: Preston, Stella (3)
Batting:
2B: Aly Walker 1 ; Ashley Conner 1 ; Halie Williamson 1
RBI: Katy Richardson 1
SH: Hayleigh Weissenbach 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ashley Conner 1
Batting:
2B: Mauga, Quirisa 1 ; Taylor, Caroline 1 ; Castleberry, Danielle 1
RBI: Mauga, Quirisa 2 ; Taylor, Caroline 2 ; Castleberry, Danielle 1
SH: Lane, Megan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rud, Meghan 1 ; Miller, Taylor 1 ; Lane, Megan 1 ; Andrew, Emma 1 ; Warren, Shaila 1 ; Buckland, Kate 1 ; Castleberry, Danielle 1
SB: Rud, Meghan 1 ; Miller, Taylor 1
HBP: Miller, Taylor 1 ; Mauga, Quirisa 1
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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Big Inning Powers Mercer to First SoCon Win
3/25/2017 6:22:00 PM | Softball
MACON, Ga. – Mercer used a six-run fourth inning to power its way to the team's first Southern Conference victory and a doubleheader split as the Bears claimed a 7-1 win over Chattanooga Saturday afternoon at Sikes Field.
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The Bears (15-20, 1-1 Southern) took advantage of three Chattanooga (10-21, 1-1) errors in the game, two of which came in the big inning.
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Meghan Rud (28th) and Taylor Miller (24th) each swiped a bag and added to their SoCon individual lead in the category as the pair are 1-2 in the conference, respectively.
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Megan Bilgri (6-4) was credited with the win after allowing only one run on five hits while striking out three. She did not allow a walk. Stella Preston (3) was credited with the save.
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The rubber game between the two teams is set for 1 p.m. Sunday (March 26) at Sikes Field. Sunday's game will be Military Appreciation Day.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Caroline Taylor came up big when it mattered for Mercer. The junior smacked a two-run double to start the big inning for the Bears in her 1-for-3 day. She scored shortly thereafter as Danielle Castleberry drove her in with a double.
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STAT OF THE GAME
Zero. That's how many times Mercer batters struck out in the game. Not a single Bear was sat down swinging or looking in the game. That marks the second time this season Mercer did not record a strikeout at the plate matching the zero Ks against Georgia State on Feb. 22.
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PITCHERS OF RECORD
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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The Bears (15-20, 1-1 Southern) took advantage of three Chattanooga (10-21, 1-1) errors in the game, two of which came in the big inning.
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Meghan Rud (28th) and Taylor Miller (24th) each swiped a bag and added to their SoCon individual lead in the category as the pair are 1-2 in the conference, respectively.
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Megan Bilgri (6-4) was credited with the win after allowing only one run on five hits while striking out three. She did not allow a walk. Stella Preston (3) was credited with the save.
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The rubber game between the two teams is set for 1 p.m. Sunday (March 26) at Sikes Field. Sunday's game will be Military Appreciation Day.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Caroline Taylor came up big when it mattered for Mercer. The junior smacked a two-run double to start the big inning for the Bears in her 1-for-3 day. She scored shortly thereafter as Danielle Castleberry drove her in with a double.
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STAT OF THE GAME
Zero. That's how many times Mercer batters struck out in the game. Not a single Bear was sat down swinging or looking in the game. That marks the second time this season Mercer did not record a strikeout at the plate matching the zero Ks against Georgia State on Feb. 22.
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PITCHERS OF RECORD
- Win: Megan Bilgri (6-4)
- Loss: Alex Connell (1-9)
- Save: Stella Preston (3)
- Mercer: 15-20 (1-1 SoCon)
- Chattanooga: 10-21 (1-1 SoCon)
- Mercer: hosts Chattanooga on Sunday, March 26 at 1 p.m. (Military Appreciation Day)
- Chattanooga: at Mercer on Sunday, March 26 at 1 p.m.
- With the win, Mercer is now 15-21 all-time against Chattanooga with an 8-9 mark in Macon. The Bears have won three of the last five contests against the Mocs.
- Taylor Miller extended her reached base streak to 26 games.
- Meghan Rud now has a Southern Conference-leading 28 stolen bases.
- Taylor Miller now has 24 stolen bases in 24 attempts this season.
- Quirisa Mauga ripped her 11th double of the season in the game. She entered the weekend ranked 20th nationally and third in the SoCon in doubles.
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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