Box Score HAMMOND, LA – Maryland softball jumped out to an early lead and later run-ruled Southeast Missouri, 9-1, on Friday at the Lion Classic in six innings. The game was one of five on Maryland's schedule in Louisiana.
Maryland (3-3) scored three runs in the second inning on three hits to take an early lead. It scored another three runs in the bottom of the sixth to end the game. The Terps remained in control with solid hitting and consistent pitching by Bri Godfrey and Julia Shearer.
Madison Ruyan went 2-for-3 and drove in a career-high four runs with an RBI single in the second inning, an RBI groundout in the third inning and a two-run single to clinch the game in the sixth. She added two runs on the day as she contributed to six of Maryland's nine runs scored.
Sammi Woods finished the day 2-for-3 with a double and a single. She also added two runs in the game.
Four Terps recorded RBIs and Maryland drew nine walks as a team. Two of its walks occurred with bases loaded, leading to runs scored. Jaeda McFarland drew a career-high three walks.
Godfrey made her second start of the season, pitching four innings and striking out one batter. She allowed just two hits in the game and one run. The sophomore was replaced by Shearer, who pitched the final two innings while striking out three and allowing zero runs on one hit.
Southeast Missouri (3-3) scored its lone run in the game on a sacrifice fly by Brittany Affolter.
Breaking Down The Action
- Maryland got on the board first in the bottom of the second inning. Sammi Woods singled on a bunt and Delaney Reefe tripled down the right-field line to drive in the run. Madison Runyan singled right after into left field to drive in the second run of the inning. The Terps recorded three straight hits and Southeast Missouri walked a batter with bases loaded as Maryland scored three runs in the inning.
- Southeast Missouri scores their first run of the day on a sacrifice fly to center field in the third. Maryland responded with another run in the bottom of the inning. Woods doubled to center. She then moved to third base on a fielding error and Runyan grounded out, but Woods scored on the play. Southeast Missouri recorded two errors in the inning but Maryland took a 4-1 lead.
- In the bottom of the fifth, Southeast Missouri walked four straight batters, scoring another run for Maryland. Runyan then scored on a wild pitch to take a commanding 6-1 lead.
- In the bottom of the sixth, Mazie MacFarlane ripped a single down the left-field line and two more batters walked. MacFarlane later scored on a wild pitch. Runyan then added a two-RBI single to run rule Southeast Missouri.
Numbers To Know
- 2: Madison Runyan drove in two or more runs for the second time in her career.
- 2: Runyan scored two runs for the second time this season - her first at the collegiate level.
- 3: Jaeda McFarland drew a career-high three walks in the game.
- 4: Runyan recorded a career-high four runs in the game.
- 4: Sammi Woods scored two runs for the fourth time in her career.
- 6: Woods had her sixth career game with two or more hits.
- 9: Maryland drew nine walks in the game.
Up Next
- Maryland is back in action today at 3 p.m. ET for a game against Syracuse. Fans can follow live updates on Twitter @TerpsSoftball.
