North Carolina State University Athletics
Sunday, February 17
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Wolfpack Closes Out ACC/B1G Challenge With 6-3 Loss To Wisconsin
2/17/2019 3:17:00 PM | Softball
RALEIGH – Despite a three-run surge in the fourth inning to tie the game, the NC State softball team (3-6) ultimately fell to Wisconsin (8-1), 6-3, on Sunday afternoon at Dail Stadium in the ACC/B1G Challenge.
Of Note
-Sam Russ, Logan Morris, Brigette Nordberg and Skylar Johnston each tallied a hit, as two of them were extra base hits.
-Nordberg's homer the team's first one at home this season, which was the team's ninth of the year and her third.
-Devin Wallace (1-3) was charged with the loss as she threw the first four innings and gave up five runs on four hits and three walks. She additionally struck out a season-high six batters. Sydney Nester closed out the game, allowing an earned run on four hits and five walks.
How It Happened
-Melanie Cross's three-run home run to center field in the third inning allowed Wisconsin to grab an early lead. A leadoff walk and outfield single started the frame, and a wild pitch moved the runners to second and third to start the threat.
-The Wolfpack tied the game in the fourth with three runs on as many hits thanks to the top third of their batting order. Russ led off with a single up the middle and was brought home by Morris's double down the left field line. Nordberg then belted the team's first home run at home this season to right field to knot the score.
-Wisconsin regained its lead in the fifth with three more runs on as many hits and an error. Cross's second hit of the game, a single to left field, brought a pair of runs across after a walk and double started the inning. A bunt single put runners at the corners, and then a sacrifice bunt scored the third run.
On Deck
NC State will play its first midweek game of the season Wednesday when it travels to Elon. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. at Hunt Softball Park.
Of Note
-Sam Russ, Logan Morris, Brigette Nordberg and Skylar Johnston each tallied a hit, as two of them were extra base hits.
-Nordberg's homer the team's first one at home this season, which was the team's ninth of the year and her third.
-Devin Wallace (1-3) was charged with the loss as she threw the first four innings and gave up five runs on four hits and three walks. She additionally struck out a season-high six batters. Sydney Nester closed out the game, allowing an earned run on four hits and five walks.
How It Happened
-Melanie Cross's three-run home run to center field in the third inning allowed Wisconsin to grab an early lead. A leadoff walk and outfield single started the frame, and a wild pitch moved the runners to second and third to start the threat.
-The Wolfpack tied the game in the fourth with three runs on as many hits thanks to the top third of their batting order. Russ led off with a single up the middle and was brought home by Morris's double down the left field line. Nordberg then belted the team's first home run at home this season to right field to knot the score.
-Wisconsin regained its lead in the fifth with three more runs on as many hits and an error. Cross's second hit of the game, a single to left field, brought a pair of runs across after a walk and double started the inning. A bunt single put runners at the corners, and then a sacrifice bunt scored the third run.
On Deck
NC State will play its first midweek game of the season Wednesday when it travels to Elon. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. at Hunt Softball Park.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Maddie Schwartz (2-0)
L: Wallace, Devin (1-3)
S: Kaitlyn Menz (1)
Batting:
2B: Kayla Konwent 1 ; Jolie Fish 1
HR: Melanie Cross 1
RBI: Melanie Cross 5 ; Kelly Welsh 1
SH: Kelly Welsh 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Taylor Johnson 1 ; Sydney Lawson 1 ; Melanie Cross 2 ; Jordan Little 1 ; Ally Miklesh 1
CS: Taylor Johnson 1 ; Kelly Welsh 1
HBP: Jordan Little 1
Batting:
2B: Morris, Logan 1
HR: Nordberg, Brigette 1
RBI: Morris, Logan 1 ; Nordberg, Brigette 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Russ, Sam 1 ; Morris, Logan 1 ; Nordberg, Brigette 1
HBP: Russ, Sam 1
Game Leaders
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