Rock Hill, S.C. –
Megan Powell's grand slam helped Winthrop earn an 8-0 victory over Charleston Southern in the opening game of its Big South Conference series.
GAME INFORMATION
RECORD: Winthrop (22-12, 6-1 Big South) | Charleston Southern (12-17, 2-2 Big South)
WINTHROP LEADERS: Megan Powell (W, CG, H, BB, 3K / 3-3, R, Grand Slam, 4RBI) |
Emma Jackson (1-1, 3R, BB, HBP, SB) |
Tabitha Perry (0-1, 2R, 2BB)
WHAT HAPPENED
- Emma Jackson was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the first and moved to second on a wild pitch
- Megan Powell followed with a single to left center to put runners at the corners
- Peyton Bryden reached on a fielder's choice as the Bucs got Powell at second on the force out
- Jackson came around to score when Peyton Bryden stole second the throw went to the outfield and Jackson raced home for a 1-0 lead
- Tia Beckham made it 2-0 as she singled up the middle to score Bryden from second
- Tabitha Perry, Emma Roberson and Jackson drew 1-out walks back-to-back in the bottom of the second to load the bases
- Powell stepped in and took the first pitch over the center field fence for a grand slam and a 6-0 lead
- Eagles added two more runs in the third as Perry scored on a delay steal home and Katie Beck scored Jackson on an infield single
EXTRA BASES
- Beck extended her hitting streak to five games while Jackson extended her streak of reaching base to six games
- Powell's grand slam was the first by an Eagle since Macy McCall hit a walk-off grand slam on Mar. 11, 2023 in a 7-4 win over Cleveland State
ON DECK
Winthrop and Charleston Southern close out the series on Saturday, Mar. 29 in a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m.
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