The NMHU Cowgirls split the first double header of their RMAC series with University of Nebraska Kearney, on 4/22, behind Cowgirl pitcher
Ashley Paiz's superb strike out performance. The Lopers got off to a fast start scoring four runs in the first inning of game one. The Cowgirls rallied in the third inning putting up three runs, including
Alyssa Ramirez's two run double, making the score 4-3. In the top of the sixth inning a two run home run by UNK's Sarah Rome extended the Loper's lead to three runs, 6-3. The Cowgirls scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and another in the bottom of the seventh from a home run by
Shelby Hoffman, but it would not be enough as the Lopers took game one by the final score of 6-5. In game two, the Cowgirls broke a 0-0 tie in the bottom of the fourth inning, scoring two runs to take the lead 2-0. The Cowgirls kept the pressure up in the bottom of the fifth inning, scoring two more runs to take a 4-0 lead. In the top of the sixth inning the Lopers rallied to score two runs with a home run and an RBI double, making the score 4-2 in favor of the Cowgirls.
Ashley Paiz pitched out of a bases loaded jam to end the sixth inning. Paiz's pitching proved to be too much for the Lopers as she shut them down in the seventh inning to secure the complete game victory for the Cowgirls by the final score of 4-2. With the conference split against UNK the Cowgirls, led by Head Coach Shellie Broyles, improve to a 6-28 record in the RMAC and 10-37 in overall play.
Melissa Martinez (6-23) was credited with the loss in game one. She threw a complete seven innings from the pitcher's circle, faced 31 batters, and allowed six runs on five hits. Martinez only allowed three earned runs, struck out six batters, and walked none in the game.
The Cowgirls combined for a .375 team batting average in game one.
Roxanne Avalos,
Samantha Butler, and
Alysha Alvarez were the offensive leaders for the Cowgirls in the game. Avalos was 3-4 at the plate, with two RBIs and a run scored. Butler was 2-3 with a walk from the batter's box, and scored two runs. Alvarez went 3-4 at the plate in the game.
Shelby Hoffman hit a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Ashley Paiz (4-13) was the winning pitcher for the Cowgirls in game two, proving too much for the Lopers in a complete game performance where she struck out a season high 11 batters. She threw a complete seven innings from the pitcher's circle, faced 29 batters, and allowed two runs on only three hits. Paiz struck out 11 batters, walked one, and allowed only one earned run in her impressive performance in the Cowgirls' victory.
The Cowgirls hit .276 as a team in game two, scoring four runs.
Alysha Alvarez,
Shelby Hoffman, and
Samantha Butler were the Cowgirls' offensive leaders in game two. Alvarez was a perfect 3-3 at the plate, with two RBIs, and a stolen base. Hoffman was 1-2 with a walk from the batter's box, and scored two runs. Butler was 1-3 with a walk at the plate, and had an RBI.
The NMHU Cowgirls will continue conference action at home against the Lopers, on 4/23, in the second double header of their RMAC series. The first game on Saturday, 4/23, is set for an 11am start time. Game two of the double header will begin shortly after the completion of game one.
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