Photo by CCC SID Staff
McPherson, Kan. – After inclement weather postponed the start of their season 10 days ago, the McPherson College softball team was finally able to get back on the diamond to start the 2021 season.
The Bulldogs made the short trip across town to take on crosstown rival Central Christian College. The Bulldogs and Tigers split the double header with MC taking game one, 10-0 in five innings, and the Tigers winning game two, 3-1.
The Bulldogs led 1-0 after the first inning in game one, but then didn't score again until the fourth. In the final two innings, the Bulldogs plated nine runs to close out the game by the run rule. Katy Wilson was in the circle for the Bulldogs where she went the distance, shutting out the Tigers on one hit with a pair of strikeouts.
In the second game, the Bulldog bats went silent, managing just one run on five hits. The Tigers led 3-0 through five innings before the Bulldogs were able to get on the board in the sixth. Reagan Kleppe took the loss in the circle for the Bulldogs. She pitched all six innings, striking out nine, but just didn't get any help from her offense.
Key Statistic
The Bulldogs stranded 11 runners on base between the two games.
Bulldog Leaders
Hits: Maile Deutsch, Destiny Bacon (4)
Average: Destiny Bacon (4 for 6, .667)
XBH: Maile Deutsch (2)
Runs Scored: Destiny Bacon (3)
RBI: Maile Deutsch (4)
Strikeouts: Reagan Kleppe (9)
Coach Quote
"It was great to be on the field again and play in a competitive game after almost a year. The kids were excited and it was great to see. We had a little adversity hit us right before first pitch and the kids respond and played well. Game 2 we didn't adjust well at the plate and it came back to get us. Lots of season left and can't wait to keep working with this group. Always proud of the effort they give" – Coach Segovia
 Next Up
 The Bulldogs will make their home debut this weekend out at Bulldog Park. They are scheduled to play a double header with Morningside College on Saturday, then Peru State College on Sunday. Both series have a 1:00 pm start. Â
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