GAME 1 | Texas Lutheran 13, Howard Payne 0
SEGUIN, TX --J. Joy, K. Howard and A. Davis combined to toss a shutout on Saturday as the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs blanked the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 13-0.
Sophomore A. Silva (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Howard Payne (0-1).
In the batter's box, the Yellow Jackets were paced by senior E. Munoz, who went 2-for-2 on the day.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Howard Payne did not advance a runner past second base in the game. The Yellow Jackets went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the third, when Munoz made it into scoring position with two outs.
GAME NOTES
» Munoz stole two bases in Saturday's game.
» Howard Payne pitchers faced 28 Texas Lutheran hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and six fly balls while striking out two.
» Munoz led the Yellow Jackets at the plate, going 2-for-2.
» Texas Lutheran was led offensively by C. Clark, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Joy led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing three scoreless innings.
GAME 2 | Texas Lutheran 6, Howard Payne 0
SEGUIN, TX --A. White and K. Howard combined to toss a shutout on Saturday as the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs blanked the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 6-0.
Junior D. Sanchez (0-1) got the ball to start for Howard Payne (0-2) and took the loss.
In the batter's box, the Yellow Jackets were paced by senior E. Munoz, who went 2-for-3 on the day. Junior A. Allgood compiled a standout performance as well, going 2-for-2.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Howard Payne managed two chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position. The Yellow Jackets last got a runner on third in the sixth, when freshman A. Smith made it 60 feet away from scoring with nobody out.
GAME NOTES
» Howard Payne pitchers limited Texas Lutheran to just 2-for-13 (.154) with runners in scoring position.
» Howard Payne pitchers faced 30 Texas Lutheran hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out one.
» Munoz led the Yellow Jackets at the plate, going 2-for-3.
» Texas Lutheran was led offensively by H. Russell, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
» White led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing six shutout innings.
The Lady Jackets travel to Hobbs, New Mexico to face off in a doubleheader against the University of the Southwest. The date for the doubleheader is Saturday, February 15th, at 2 and 4 PM.Â