Late Inning Homerun Leads Softball Past Mercer

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MACON, GA. -- A two out three run homerun broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the seventh to lead the Eastern Michigan University softball team past Mercer 4-1, here at Mercer’s Sikes Field.

With the win EMU evens its record at 4-4 on the season, while Mercer falls to 4-7. Senior pitcher Nikki Denman (Toledo, Ohio-Sylvania Southview) picked up her first win of the season, scattering three hits and recording nine strikeouts.

With the score knotted at 1 heading into the final frame, Denman led off the inning with a double to right centerfield. Freshman Ann Meikle (Allenton, Mich.-Capac) pinch ran and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt. Senior catcher Katie Grens (Elgin, Ill.-Elgin) pinch hit and walked. Sophomore Stephanie Sabo (Allen Park, Mich.-Cabrini) pinch ran for Grens and stole second.

With runners on second and third with one out, sophomore third baseman Linsdsay Ritz (Garden City, Mich.-Garden City) reached on a fielders choice as Meikle was thrown out at home plate by the Bear’s first baseman Jamie Madruga.

With two outs, junior shortstop Lauren Clark (Flat Rock, Mich.-New Boston Huron) homered to centerfield plating three runs, giving EMU a 4-1 advantage.

Sophomore second baseman Jessica Grant (Grand Rapids, Mich.-Forrest Hills Northern) finished the game two-for-two with a double and score the games first run in the fifth inning. Clark finished one-for-four with her second homerun of the season, three RBI and a stolen base.

The Eagles are in action again tomorrow, Feb. 28, when they travel to Kennesaw, Ga. for a twinbill with Kennesaw State. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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