Softball
 

May 11, 2007

Trinity Edges Hardin-Simmons at Regionals Friday

Trinity (26-11) out-hit Hardin-Simmons 6-2, scoring the game's only run in the third inning.  The Cowgirls were able to get out of a bases-loaded jam in the inning to keep it a one-run game.

Erin Mulvey, who pitched all 14 innings in yesterday's loss, was back out again today for the Tigers - and she was even better today.  Mulvey struck out 10 batters - including eight in the first three innings - on her way to a two-hit shutout victory, improving to 16-5 this season.

The 10 strikeouts not only gave Mulvey the school record for a single playoff game, but also gave her 155 strikeouts this season - breaking her own school record of 154, set in 2005.

Kate Wright and Katie Longacre both had two hits for the Tigers, with Wright scoring the game's only run.  Michelle Gossein drove in the run with an infield single with the bases loaded.  Gossein and Jamie Williams were both 1-3 in the game.

With the win, Trinity advances to play either Mississippi College or Chapman University later this evening in another elimination game.  Hardin-Simmons is eliminated from tournament play.