OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (April 6, 2019) – Lubbock Christian University fell 3-2 in their final game of a weekend three-game set at Oklahoma Christian Saturday at Tom Heath Field.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: OC 3, LCU 2
Records: LCU (25-11, 12-8), OC (28-7, 12-4)
Location: Oklahoma City, Okla. (Tom Heath Field)
Time of Game: 1:50
Weather: 64-Cloudy, Wind SSE 14-MPH
LCU Highlights:
Turning Point:
LCU had the bases loaded with two outs in the fifth inning trailing 3-2, as OC re-entered starting pitcher Kali Crandall, who was able to retire the final seven batters in order .
How it Happened:
- A two-out single by Kaylie Upton led to an RBI and and an unearned run scoring to give OC a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.
- OC added to the lead with a pair of unearned runs in the second inning, which the Lady Eagles highlighted with a RBI-single from Sydney Smith for a 3-0 lead.
- K'leigh Arredondo led off the fourth inning with a double and eventually scored on a fielder's choice hit into by Megan Darling to place LCU with their first run.
- LCU would end the fourth inning with the bases loaded and they also left he bases loaded in the fifth inning, but not before Savannah Wysocki scored on a wild pitch.
Inside the Numbers:
- The loss places LCU with a 6-3 record in games decided by a run. Their last two losses have been by a run margin.
- LCU fell to 5-5 when the opposition scores in the first inning (5-7 when the opponent scores first).
- LCU was 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and OC was 2-for-10.
- Amber Carlton threw 49 pitches to 20 batters faced for an average of 2.45 pitches per batter faced.
- OC was held to five hits, with three by Upton, who was 3-for-3 for OC.
- For the second time this season (each have happened within the previous five games), LCU allowed at least one run but did not allow an earned run in the game.
Up Next:
LCU's five-game road trip of Heartland Conference play continues Tuesday at 2 p.m. with a doubleheader at St. Mary's in San Antonio, Texas.
