Texas Southern 6, Alcorn State 2 BEAUMONT, Texas – A workman-like effort from pitcher Tyra Williams paced Texas Southern in a 6-2 win over Alcorn State during the Lamar University Cardinal Classic.
Adriana Guiterrez laid down a bunt single to give Alcorn State the early lead. The teams each picked up a run in the second inning, but Texas Southern scored five runs in the third and fourth inning. Kacey Creel had a two-run double for the Lady Tigers in the third inning.
Krystalani Yockman and Chanler Powell each had a RBI single in the fourth inning.
Williams allowed six hits and two runs, striking out four in a complete game victory. Powell was 3-for-4, and Yockman and Kierra Patton each scored two runs. Guiterrez was 2-for-3.
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Texas Southern 3, Incarnate Word 0BEAUMONT, Texas – A three-run burst in the fourth inning was all Texas Southern needed in a 3-0 victory over Incarnate Word during the Lamar Cardinal Classic.
In the deciding frame, Kierra Patton led things off with a double. Krystalani Yockman followed with a RBI single up the middle. Chanler Powell delivered a double to score Yockman, and a RBI single to right field by Destiny Chavarria capped things off.
That was all the run support Lauren Rodriguez needed for the Lady Tigers (3-4), as she allowed five hits but no runs in a complete game victory, her first win of the season. She struck out four hitters.
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