OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (March 1, 2020)
– Addi Lewis had two hits on the afternoon, but the remainder of the Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaparrals were held to four combined hits, as Oklahoma Christian defeated No.22 LCU 5-3 and 2-1 to sweep a Sunday Lone Star Conference doubleheader at Tom Heath Field. LCU has now dropped three consecutive games for the first time this season.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Gm.1: OC 5, LCU 3, Gm.2: OC 2, LCU 1
Records: LCU (16-6, 1-3), OC (19-3, 4-0)
Location: Tom Heath Field
Time of Game: Gm.1:1:45, Gm.2: 1:45
Weather: 75, sunny, wind 15MPH to LF
Game 1 – LCU vs. OC
LCU Highlights:
Turning Point:
LCU had a chance to extend a 2-1 lead in the top of the third inning after a trio of OC errors and a pair of singles allowed LCU to have the bases loaded with one out, but they were unable to add any additional runs in the two-run inning.
How it Happened:
- OC struck first with a run in the second inning off a fielder's choice. Lindsey Stoeckel hit a one-out double, which led to the run.
- The Lady Eagles produced three errors in the top of the third inning. Skylar Herrera and Brooke Makemson (two RBI) each had RBI-singles before an infield pop-up and groundout with the bases loaded stalled out the inning for LCU. The Lady Chaps scored a pair in the inning, but stranded three runners.
- OC took advantage of LCU's missed opportunity in the home-half of the third inning. Their first four batters had singles, with Katelyn Dunckel scoring a pair with her single to highlight a three-run inning for a 4-2 lead.
- Addi Lewis homered in the fourth inning to cut LCU's deficit to 4-3. OC got the run back in the fifth inning with Dunckel scoring on an error during a stolen base attempt.
Inside the Numbers:
- Kalli Crandall improved to 9-0 in the circle for OC. She allowed one earned run off three hits in 7.0 innings. She recorded eight strikeouts. LCU's Taylor Franco fell to 9-3 in the circle for LCU.
- Neither team had success in two-out at-bats, as LCU was 0-for-7 and OC was 1-for-6.
- OC was 6-for-15 with runners in scoring position (.400).
- LCU committed a season-high four errors. They only led to one unearned run.
- OC produced nine hits, which is the most allowed by LCU this season. Jaiden Johnson and Kelsey Gammage each had two hits for the Lady Eagles.
Game 2 – LCU vs. OC
LCU Highlights:
Turning Point:
Lindsey Stoeckel's RBI single in the fourth inning followed a Brianna Robinson leadoff single in the fourth inning for OC. It marked the only time in the game that consecutive batters reached base safely.
How it Happened:
- Jaiden Johnson opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning with a solo two-out home run to left centerfield.
- Addi Lewis had LCU's only extra-base hit in the game with a double in the top of the second inning. An error allowed her to score, which tied the game 1-1.
- Stoeckel's RBI in the fourth inning for OC proved to be the difference.
- LCU stranded the tying run in the sixth and seventh inning, as they were unable to tie the game.
Inside the Numbers:
- OC used three pitchers, with Stoeckel claiming the win (7-1), as she allowed one unearned run off three hits in 5.1 innings. Kali Crandall claimed her first save of the season, pitching the seventh inning.
- LCU is now 36-16 all-time against OC and 10-11 in meetings at Tom Heath Field.
- Jordan Wehr (5-3) opened in the circle for LCU and pitched the first three inning. Valdez pitched the final three innings, facing 11 batters and allowing one baserunner (walk). She struck out six.
- LCU's three hits (in each game) marked three consecutive games in which LCU produced (and matched) a season low with three hits.
- LCU was 0-for-7 in leadoff at-bats (was 1-for-14 getting the leadoff batter aboard on the day) and 0-for-10 with runners on base.
- Each team was 2-for-10 in advancement opportunities.
- For a second consecutive game, OC had three fielding errors. LCU was unable to take full advantage of the mishaps, as they recorded two unearned runs on the afternoon.
- LCU went 1-for-16 (.063) in two-out at-bats on the day.
Next:
LCU returns home and will host St. Edward's Friday for their first LSC home series. The doubleheader gets underway at 2 p.m. at PlainsCapital Park.
