Posted By: Simon Elfrink
April 29, 2021
Jakob Milani
jmilani@murraystate.edu
The Murray State softball team won their second straight series on April 23, through April 25, when they defeated EIU two games to one.
Game One
Junior right-hander Hannah James took the mound for the Racers in game one and saw trouble early. James gave up three hits in the first three innings, but the Racers defense helped hold the Panthers scoreless.
The Racers took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the third when senior shortstop Sierra Gilmore singled up the middle to bring home senior center fielder Jensen Striegel. The Racers extended their lead in the fourth inning with a double from senior first baseman Lexi Jones, making it a 2-0 ballgame.