BLUFFTON, Oh.--- Asbury softball (9-10) traveled to Bluffton, Oh. to take on Bluffton University (3-13) for a double header on Friday afternoon. Despite falling in game one 5-3, AU exploded in game two with 13 hits and two grand slams from
Emily Zink and
Taylor Enlow to secure a 15-6 win over the Beavers.
Asbury produced at the plate on Friday, contributing 17 hits over the two games. The AU offense was led by
Natalie Ison,
Emily Zink, and
Taylor Enlow who combined for eight hits, 12 RBIs, and two walks on the day.
Josie Deatherage pitched seven innings in game one, collecting eight strikeouts, totaling her at 55 so far this season.
The Eagles held an early lead in game one, with hits by
Natalie Ison,
Taylor Enlow, and
Emalie Tackett to give them their 3-2 lead. AU fell to the Beavers late push in the bottom of the sixth, losing game one 5-3.
Asbury retaliated in game two, scoring five runs in the top of the first. Despite giving up three runs in the third, AU would not score again until the sixth inning. The Eagles scored 10 runs in the last two innings, with major help from
Emily Zink and
Taylor Enlow who both recorded a grand slam, giving AU the win, 15-6.
Sidney Hansen grabbed her first win of the year, allowing three ER and just one walk.
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Taylor Enlow collected two hits on the day, with her only hit in game two being a grand slam
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Emily Zink went 2-4 in game two, with a grand slam and five RBIs
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Abigail Moffat recorded two hits on the day, with both being doubles
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Josie Deatherage pitched seven innings with eight Ks
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Natalie Ison went 4-9 on the day with two RBIs
* On the mount,
Sidney Hansen grabbed her first win of the year in game two
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Kaitlyn Wilson went 2-3 with four runs scored on the day
Game One | ASBURY 3, BLUFFTON 5
* Asbury scored the first run of the game in the top of the first
* Bluffton responded with one of their won to tie things up 1-1 in the bottom of the first
* Asbury scored two more runs for a 3-2 lead over the Beavers
* Bluffton added three in the sixth off three hits
* Josie Deatherage pitched seven innings with eight strikouts
Game Two | ASBURY 15, BLUFFTON 6
* Asbury scored five runs in the top of the first off one hit and four walks
* AU would be scoreless for the next four innings
* Bluffton scored three in the bottom of the third to decrease the deficit 5-3
* Asbury offense took off in the last two innings, scoring 10 runs off eight hits and two grand slams
* Sidney Hansen pitched game two, and recorded her first win of the season with only three ER and one walk
* Bluffton scored three through the last two, but was not enough to match AU's offensive power
* Asbury had four doubles and two home runs on the day
* AU had 17 hits and 18 RBIs through the day
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Emily Zink and
Taylor Enlow both hit grand slams in game two
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Emily Zink has three home runs this season, with two this week
* Asbury left 14 runners on base through the two games
"We had an incredible second game at the plate. We adjusted from our loss in game one and found a way to score runs early and often. The girls don't quit, and it's impressive to watch."
Ally Moore | Softball Head Coach
Asbury travels to Frankfort, Ky. to take on Kentucky State University at 4 and 6 PM on March 26th
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