SMITHERS, West Virginia - The WVU Tech softball team completed a doubleheader sweep over Ohio Christian University, 8-0 (six innings) and 8-4 at Terry E. Ellis Field to improve to 14-22 on the season. Thursday marked the third time Tech has shut out its opponent this season.
Game One | WVU Tech 8, Ohio Christian 0 (Box Score)Freshman
MaKayla Waugh registered her third home run of the season to lead the game off for the Golden Bears, finishing 2-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored, a RBI and a double.
Junior
Genna Trippett and freshmen
Kayla Harbin and
Baylee Harless finished with two hits and a double a piece. Trippett produced a RBI while Harbin also batted a run in while scoring two runs for Tech.
In the circle, sophomore
Mackenzie Wilson (7-8) held the Trailblazers to just one hit for the complete game, striking out seven batters for the shutout.
Game Two | WVU Tech 8, Ohio Christian 4 (Box Score)The Golden Bears had seven players tally a hit each, including a double from senior
Kat Lively and Harless.
Lively, juniors
Breigh Renner and
Stephanie Seewer and freshman
Kayla Jones posted a stolen base each.
Trippett drew the start for the Gold and Blue in the circle, pitching three innings and striking out three Trailblazers. Wilson earned the win, giving up just one hit while retiring five batters.