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Junior Holly Ward tossed a career-high-tying eight strikeouts in the final game of the series at No. 5 Texas A&M.
Bulldogs Close Out SEC Opening Weekend At No. 5 Texas A&M
March 12, 2017 | Softball
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – On the final day of opening weekend of SEC play, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (20-5) dropped a pair of hard-fought contests to No. 5 Texas A&M (21-2) to close out their weekend in College Station.
Resuming game two from Saturday, which was suspended due to rain, the Bulldogs looked to rally back as the contest resumed with A&M leading by four in the bottom of the fifth. State put together several opportunities to even the game, including a bases-loaded situation in the top of the seventh, but the home team kept the Dogs at bay, closing out a 5-1 win.
TAMU scored their first run off a fielding error in the bottom of the second and the scored four runs in the fourth to take a 5-0 lead. The Bulldogs' lone run came in the fifth, when Caroline Seitz was hit by pitch with the bases loaded.
Silkwood threw all 6.0 innings for the Bulldogs, tossing a trio of strikeouts and walking three.
A&M struck first in the third game of the series, as a bases-loaded walk pushed them to a 1-0 lead. The Aggies tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the third behind a two-run homer to left field.
However, junior pitcher Holly Ward would not be phased, throwing four of her career-high-tying eight strikeouts following the homer and only allowing one batter to reach base safely.
State responded in the fifth frame, loading the bases and then bringing home Sarai Niu off a Kat Moore sac fly to center, her second of the season. MSU would have a couple of opportunities in the last two frames to put more runs on the board, but the Aggies flashed several impressive defensive plays to hold on and win, 3-1.
Calyn Adams led the Bulldogs offensively in the second game of the series, going 2-for-3 for her sixth multi-hit game of the season. Reggie Harrison tallied a hit in each contest, while Bevia Robinson and Adams earned a hit in the series' final matchup.
Also of note, sophomore Sarai Niu was hit by pitch twice between the final two games of the series, moving her career total to 25, passing Sam Lenehan (2011-14) for seventh on State's career list.
MSU returns to action on Wednesday, March 15, as the Bulldogs travel to Conway, Ark., to take on Central Arkansas. First pitch from Farris Field is set for 5 p.m. CT.
Series Schedule Versus No. 5 Texas A&M…
Friday, March 10 – Mississippi State def. No. 5 Texas A&M, 5-2
Saturday, March 11 – No. 5 Texas A&M def. Mississippi State, 5-1
Sunday, March 12 – No. 5 Texas A&M def. Mississippi State, 3-1
Scoring Plays Versus No. 5 Texas A&M (Game 2)…
5th Inning – With the bases loaded, Caroline Seitz is hit by pitch to bring home the Dogs' first run of the game
Scoring Plays Versus No. 5 Texas A&M (Game 3)…
5th Inning – A Kat Moore sac fly brings home the Dogs' first run, cutting A&M's lead to two
Ward Ties Career High…
Junior pitcher Holly Ward tallied eight strikeouts in the game three of the series, tying a career high. She also had eight K's in the 2016 season opener against Georgia Southern.
Niu Climbing Up HBP Chart…
Embodying the "We Don't Move" mantra that assistant coach Tyler Bratton brought to the Maroon and White, sophomore Sarai Niu took two hit by pitches on Sunday. She now has 25 for her career, moving her to seventh on MSU's all-time list, passing Sam Lenahan (2011-14).
Adams, Golden And Harrison Keep Their Streaks Rolling…
A trio of Bulldogs upped their reached base safely streaks on Sunday. Calyn Adams pushed her streak to 13-straight games, while Olivia Golden moved up to 12 straight and Reggie Harrison to 10 straight.
Up Next…
MSU returns to action on Wednesday, March 15, as the Bulldogs travel to Conway, Ark., to take on Central Arkansas. First pitch from Farris Field is set for 5 p.m. CT.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Resuming game two from Saturday, which was suspended due to rain, the Bulldogs looked to rally back as the contest resumed with A&M leading by four in the bottom of the fifth. State put together several opportunities to even the game, including a bases-loaded situation in the top of the seventh, but the home team kept the Dogs at bay, closing out a 5-1 win.
TAMU scored their first run off a fielding error in the bottom of the second and the scored four runs in the fourth to take a 5-0 lead. The Bulldogs' lone run came in the fifth, when Caroline Seitz was hit by pitch with the bases loaded.
Silkwood threw all 6.0 innings for the Bulldogs, tossing a trio of strikeouts and walking three.
A&M struck first in the third game of the series, as a bases-loaded walk pushed them to a 1-0 lead. The Aggies tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the third behind a two-run homer to left field.
However, junior pitcher Holly Ward would not be phased, throwing four of her career-high-tying eight strikeouts following the homer and only allowing one batter to reach base safely.
State responded in the fifth frame, loading the bases and then bringing home Sarai Niu off a Kat Moore sac fly to center, her second of the season. MSU would have a couple of opportunities in the last two frames to put more runs on the board, but the Aggies flashed several impressive defensive plays to hold on and win, 3-1.
Calyn Adams led the Bulldogs offensively in the second game of the series, going 2-for-3 for her sixth multi-hit game of the season. Reggie Harrison tallied a hit in each contest, while Bevia Robinson and Adams earned a hit in the series' final matchup.
Also of note, sophomore Sarai Niu was hit by pitch twice between the final two games of the series, moving her career total to 25, passing Sam Lenehan (2011-14) for seventh on State's career list.
MSU returns to action on Wednesday, March 15, as the Bulldogs travel to Conway, Ark., to take on Central Arkansas. First pitch from Farris Field is set for 5 p.m. CT.
Series Schedule Versus No. 5 Texas A&M…
Friday, March 10 – Mississippi State def. No. 5 Texas A&M, 5-2
Saturday, March 11 – No. 5 Texas A&M def. Mississippi State, 5-1
Sunday, March 12 – No. 5 Texas A&M def. Mississippi State, 3-1
Scoring Plays Versus No. 5 Texas A&M (Game 2)…
5th Inning – With the bases loaded, Caroline Seitz is hit by pitch to bring home the Dogs' first run of the game
Scoring Plays Versus No. 5 Texas A&M (Game 3)…
5th Inning – A Kat Moore sac fly brings home the Dogs' first run, cutting A&M's lead to two
Ward Ties Career High…
Junior pitcher Holly Ward tallied eight strikeouts in the game three of the series, tying a career high. She also had eight K's in the 2016 season opener against Georgia Southern.
Niu Climbing Up HBP Chart…
Embodying the "We Don't Move" mantra that assistant coach Tyler Bratton brought to the Maroon and White, sophomore Sarai Niu took two hit by pitches on Sunday. She now has 25 for her career, moving her to seventh on MSU's all-time list, passing Sam Lenahan (2011-14).
Adams, Golden And Harrison Keep Their Streaks Rolling…
A trio of Bulldogs upped their reached base safely streaks on Sunday. Calyn Adams pushed her streak to 13-straight games, while Olivia Golden moved up to 12 straight and Reggie Harrison to 10 straight.
Up Next…
MSU returns to action on Wednesday, March 15, as the Bulldogs travel to Conway, Ark., to take on Central Arkansas. First pitch from Farris Field is set for 5 p.m. CT.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Smith, L. (7-0)
L: Ward, Holly (4-2)
Batting:
RBI: Moore, Kat 1
SF: Moore, Kat 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Niu, Sarai 1
HBP: Niu, Sarai 1
Batting:
HR: Hudek 1
RBI: Cuyos 1 ; Hudek 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Walters 1 ; Show 1 ; Hudek 1
SB: Vidales 1 ; Fritsch 1 ; Show 1
Game Leaders
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