Softball Drops Two on Day Two

On the second day of the Gulf Shores Invitational, ,the Brenau Golden Tiger softball team dropped a pair of close games- losing to Freed-Hardeman University, Tennessee 3-1 and LSU-Alexandria 2-0.

In the first game, the Brenau offense was shut down recording only three hits and stranding seven runners on base. Caitlyn Glenn's (Watkinsville, Ga.) RBI in the bottom of the sixth inning cut the deficit to 3-1, but the offense was unable to capture any momentum. Glenn's RBI marked the lone run for the Golden Tigers. Liz Schneider (Smyrna, Ga.) went 2-3, while Taylor Kelly (Toccoa, Ga.) added the only other hit, going 1-3. Katie Cole (Tupelo, Ms.) pitched seven innings, allowing eight hits, four earned runs, while striking out 4.

In the final game of the Invitational, Brenau fell 2-0 to Louisiana State University-Alexandria. The Brenau offense again failed to pull together as the General's pitching scattered four hits and allowing no runs. Schneider and Kelly again went 1-3, while Katie Bolin (Danielsville, Ga.) and Lydia Gerrin (Mt. Airy, Ga.) both added hits. Anna Maness (Seagrove, NC) took the loss. The senior pitched seven strong innings, allowing eight hits and only two runs.

Coach Devon Thomas noted hit team's offensive struggles saying, "We did not hit the ball well today. We couldn't string hits together or get the big hit when we needed it".

The losses drop Brenau's record to 12-5. The Golden Tigers pick up next Saturday visiting conference opponent Truett-McConnell College. First pitch is at 4 pm at Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Ga.