WT grabbed a quick lead against Washburn when junior Kim LeComte stole second base and proceeded to score on a throwing error, giving the Lady Buffs a 1-0 lead. The Lady Buffs extended their lead to 5-0 in the third when senior Christie Russell hit a two run single to right field. LeComte put the game away in the fourth with a two run homerun to dead center, bringing the score to 9-0. Junior Shelby Cockrell improved her record to 8-1, giving up no runs on five hits with two strikeouts in a complete game effort.
“Kim LeComte’s homerun into a 30 mph wind was huge for us,” Head coach Kevin Blaskowski said. “Shelby Cockrell was outstanding in the circle. Our offense was opportunistic and did a great job at scoring runs.”The Lady Buffs’ bats did not cool down a bit in game two against the rival Zias. Junior Meghan Brown had five RBI in the first two innings, a two run triple in the first and a three run double in the second, which gave WT a commanding 7-0 lead. The Lady Buffs would add five runs in the third and another in the fourth to seal the 15-0 victory. Junior Marci Womack picked up the win (7-0) giving up no runs on three hits with three strikeouts.
“Our offense exploded in this game,” Coach Blaskowski said. “Meghan Brown had a pair of big hits and six RBI. She did a great job at the plate.”
The Lady Buffs will look to have repeat performances against Washburn and ENMU on Saturday, March 5, as the Lady Buff invitational continues. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. against the Lady Blues.
