23 Mar 2022 Hendrix splits DH with LaGrange

LAGRANGE, Ga.  – Hendrix split a doubleheader with LaGrange (Ga.) on Tuesday at LC Softball Complex. The Warriors won game one, 5-4, but lost game two, 10-2 in six innings.

In game one, Aubrey Lee and Kendyl Patton each had two hits for Hendrix (14-7). Kelsey Sample drove in two runs. Lee and Grace Bryant each scored twice. Avery Colclaser drew a pair of walks.

Hailey Johnston (7-1) earned the win in the circle, going 5.2 innings, allowing four earned runs on 10 hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Skyler Teague (1) picked up a save with 1.1 innings of one-hit relief with a strikeout.

Maggie White batted 3-for-4 in the loss. Kaitlin Redman drove in two runs. Landon DeLamar scored twice.

Faith Burgamy made the start but took a no decision after pitching just two innings, surrendering two hits with a walk and wild pitch. Abbey Gardner (3-6) took the loss after throwing five innings out of the bullpen, giving up five unearned runs on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk.

The Panthers committed three errors.

In game two, White and Parker Floyd each batted 3-for-4. White drove in four.

Lindsey Swearngin went the distance in the circle for LaGrange (4-13), giving up two runs, one earned, on five hits with a strikeout, walk and wild pitch.

Colclaser was 3-for-3 with a RBI. Bryant also drove in a run. Lee and Hannah Fewell each touched home. Peyton Nance drew a walk.

Makayla Ragland (1-1) suffered the loss after pitching two innings, giving up three runs, one earned, on three hits with two walks.

Hendrix travels to Huntingdon (Ala.) for a doubleheader Wednesday. First pitch in game one is set for noon CT.