Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics
The Tennessee State softball team had a tough showing on Wednesday, falling to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 10-2 despite the efforts of Onnika Spencer, who went 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.
Reina Castillo (15-10) got the ball to start for Tennessee State (23-22) and took the loss. Tianna Salcido was a bright spot for the Tigers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing two innings, giving up two runs, zero earned, on one hit, with one walk and one strikeout.
In the batter’s box, the Tigers were led by Spencer, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a double and an RBI. Kailyn Jean-Baptiste compiled a standout performance as well, going 1-for-2 with a double. JaKeyla McDanielalso chipped in for Tennessee State, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 2-0, the Tigers first put runs on the board in the first inning. Tennessee State got on the board thanks to Spencer’s RBI double with one out.
The Tigers deficit grew to 8-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fifth inning. Tennessee State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of McDaniel, which tightened the Golden Eagles lead to 8-2. The Tigers were unable to get any closer, as Tennessee Tech added two runs to their tally on the way to a 10-2 final.
GAME NOTES
» Tennessee State’s highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 34 Tennessee Tech hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out two.
» Spencer led the Tigers at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.
» Tennessee Tech was led offensively by senior Sydney Kirby, who went 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs.
» Emily York led the Golden Eagles pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.
