Saturday, April 8
Macon, Ga.
1 PM ET
Mercer University
18-22, 4-3
6
vs
2
UNCG
20-15, 3-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNCG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Mercer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | X | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Bilgri, Megan (8-5)
L: Alicia Bazonski (13-10)
S: Preston, Stella (4)
Batting:
RBI: Sidney Grkman 1 ; Rachael McClaskey 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Emily Lopez 1 ; Sidney Grkman 1
SB: Emily Lopez 1
HBP: Rebecca Kale 1
Batting:
2B: Mauga, Quirisa 1
RBI: Rud, Meghan 1 ; Mauga, Quirisa 1 ; Castleberry, Danielle 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rud, Meghan 1 ; Miller, Taylor 1 ; Taylor, Caroline 1 ; Buckland, Kate 1 ; Andrew, Emma 1 ; Castleberry, Danielle 1
SB: Miller, Taylor 1 ; Lane, Megan 1
CS: Castleberry, Danielle 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
1
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
INF
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P
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Photo by: Bill Hirsh
Bears Deal UNCG First SoCon Loss, 6-2
4/8/2017 4:29:00 PM | Softball
MACON, Ga. – Mercer had four players with multiple hits and took advantage of three UNCG errors as the Bears handed the Spartans their first Southern Conference loss of the season with a 6-2 decision Saturday at Sikes Field.
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Meghan Rud, Taylor Miller, Caroline Taylor and Emma Andrew all were 2-for-3 in the game with a run scored as Mercer ended a two-game losing streak to the Spartans in the all-time series. UNCG (20-15, 3-1 Southern), which had entered the weekend with an unblemished record in league play, fell in their first game played in 10 days.
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Mercer (18-22, 4-3) rebounded after dropping last weekend's series at ETSU. The Bears have now won three straight home games.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Stella Preston gets the nod as her three innings in relief in the circle were masterful. Preston faced 10 batters – just one over the minimum – as she struck out two and allowed only one hit. Additionally, she qualified for her fourth save, a mark that leads the Southern Conference and ranks tied for third nationally.
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STAT OF THE GAME
The 10 hits Mercer accumulated are the most in a conference game so far this year and marks the 11th time the Bears have recorded double-digit hits.
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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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Meghan Rud, Taylor Miller, Caroline Taylor and Emma Andrew all were 2-for-3 in the game with a run scored as Mercer ended a two-game losing streak to the Spartans in the all-time series. UNCG (20-15, 3-1 Southern), which had entered the weekend with an unblemished record in league play, fell in their first game played in 10 days.
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Mercer (18-22, 4-3) rebounded after dropping last weekend's series at ETSU. The Bears have now won three straight home games.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Stella Preston gets the nod as her three innings in relief in the circle were masterful. Preston faced 10 batters – just one over the minimum – as she struck out two and allowed only one hit. Additionally, she qualified for her fourth save, a mark that leads the Southern Conference and ranks tied for third nationally.
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STAT OF THE GAME
The 10 hits Mercer accumulated are the most in a conference game so far this year and marks the 11th time the Bears have recorded double-digit hits.
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PITCHERS OF RECORD
- Win: Megan Bilgri, Mercer (8-5)
- Loss: Alicia Bazonski, UNCG (13-10)
- Save: Stella Preston (4)
- With the win, Mercer now trails UNCG in the all-time series, 6-4
- Mercer leads the Spartans in games played in Macon, 2-1
- Stella Preston now has a Southern Conference-leading four saves
- The Bears have now won three consecutive home games
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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