Kent State University
3-3
Marshall
5-5
Stellar Pitching Performances Lead Flashes Friday at Camel Stampede
2/25/2022 9:07:00 PM | Softball
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Sophomore Jessica LeBeau and redshirt senior Andrea Scali held opposing batters to only three hits as Kent State split its two games Friday at the Camel Stampede. The Golden Flashes defeated Marshall, 1-0, in the morning and then dropped a 1-0 game to host Campbell in the evening.
Game 1: Kent State 1, Marshall 0
Kent State scored the game's only run in the top of the first inning. Sabrina Kerschner drew a leadoff walk before stealing second and advancing to third on a bouncer back to the pitcher. Brenna Brownfield then registered a sac fly down the left field line to bring Kerschner home.
Jessica LeBeau (1-2) recorded 14 strikeouts, one off her career-high, in her first shutout of the season. LeBeau allowed only two hits in the game.
Madison Hershberger and Savannah Wing collected the Golden Flashes' only hits in the game.
Game 2: Campbell 1, Kent State 0
The game's only run was scored in the bottom of the sixth inning, which began with a bunt single. A groundout moved the runner to second base before she swiped third. A sac fly allowed the runner to score.
Andrea Scali (0-2) surrendered just a single hit and had eight strikeouts over six innings in the circle.
Brooklyn Whitt had Kent State's only hit and also stole a base.
On Deck for the Flashes
Kent State will have an opportunity to avenge Friday's loss to Campbell when the teams meet again on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Flashes will then play Howard at 5:30 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: LeBeau, Jessica (1-2)
L: NESTER, S. (4-3)
Batting:
RBI: Brownfield, Brenna 1
SF: Brownfield, Brenna 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kerschner, Sabrina 1
SB: Kerschner, Sabrina 1 ; Whitt, Brooklyn 1 ; Crittendon, Jada 1
Batting:
2B: PYE, S. 1
Base Running:
SB: COLEMAN, A. 1
HBP: LOVE, Lauren 1 ; KENNEY, K. 1
