20 Apr 2022 CBC swept by Hannibal-LaGrange

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Playing a road doubleheader for the final time this season, Central Baptist College softball took on the Trojans of Hannibal-LaGrange this afternoon at HLGU Field in a pair of American Midwest Conference contests. CBC (20-18, 8-6 AMC) only mustered three runs and 12 hits in the doubleheader in a sweep, dropping the contests to HLGU (13-20, 9-5 AMC) 10-3 and 2-0.

Tobi Finley and Kirstie Blackwood had the only extra base hits of the day, with both coming in game one. Maggi Huddleston and Averie Ayers were the starters in the circle and neither could stop the offense of the Trojans.

GAME ONE – HLGU 10, CBC 3

The Trojans jumped on the Mustangs quickly in game one, scoring twice in the first and five times in the second to lead 7-0 after two. Blackwood’s three run home run, her seventh of the season, made it 7-3 in the third before HLGU tacked on a run in the fourth and two in the sixth to secure the win. Huddleston was the unfortunate loser, allowing six runs on three hits in 1.1 innings with three walks and a strikeout. Alex Jeter finished the game, allowing four runs on eight hits with a strikeout.

GAME TWO – HLGU 2, CBC 0

A pitcher’s dual between Ayers and Hannibal-LaGrange starter Sicily Johnston broke out in game two. Ayers kept Hannibal quiet through the first three innings, but finally broke in the fourth as the Trojans took a 1-0 lead. The Mustang offense was only able to get five singles the entire game and never got a runner further than third base twice, including in the fifth inning. HLGU added another run in the sixth, and the Mustangs went down in order in the final two innings. Ayers pitched well, but got the loss, allowing three hits and two runs while walking three and striking out five in the complete game, her sixth of the season.

UP NEXT

The Mustangs return home for their final four games of the season, beginning on Friday afternoon against Harris-Stowe State. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.