WT struck first in the bottom of the second inning in game one when junior Kristina Myles hit an RBI single to score Kaitlyn Witte to make it 1-0. ASU however showed why they are ranked so high with four runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a 4-1 lead. Witte struck again in the bottom half of the inning to cut the lead to 4-3. ASU though was one step ahead again and increased the lead to 6-3 in the top of the sixth. WT fought hard but eventually fell 7-4.
Junior Marci Womack was tagged with the loss (16-5) giving up four runs on three hits while striking out four batters in 4.2 innings of work.
WT responded in game two with a flurry. After two complete innings the Lady Buffs were on top 3-0. Angelo however, came back with four runs of their own and took the lead at 4-3. In the bottom of the third the Lady Buffs retook the lead with three more runs to make the score 6-4. Two more insurance runs in the bottom of the fourth propelled the Lady Buffs to an 8-4 victory.
Senior Kasey Henderson led the offense for the Lady Buffs with three RBI in the game followed by junior Kristina Myles with a two-run homer that sealed the game.
Womack picked up the victory on the mound for the Lady Buffs (16-6) giving up four runs on eight hits while striking out nine batters in the complete game effort.
The Lady Buffs claimed the series in game three thanks to a five run third inning. WT held off the ASU rally and came away with a 5-3 victory.
Witte had another outstanding day at the plate highlighted by her second grand slam of the season and her sixth homerun of the year.
Junior Shelbey Cockrell picked up the victory pitching (16-6) giving up three runs on six hits while striking out seven in 6.0 innings of work. Womack picked up the save (1).
WT’s overall record now stands at 32-12 overall with a 9-6 record in LSC play. The Lady Buffs will play host to St. Edwards on April 19 in a doubleheader. First pitch from Lady Buff Yard is scheduled for 2 p.m.
