DANVILLE, Ky.--- Asbury softball (10-13) took on backyard opponent, Centre college (12-20) on Saturday afternoon for a doubleheader against a firm opponent. The Eagles split with the Colonels, with Asbury winning game one, 2-1. AU fell to strong hitting by Centre in game two, 4-0. 

The Eagles put up eight hits over the two games, with three doubles and two runs. AU and CC matched for a run each, early in game one and both teams fought to find a lead for the next three innings. Freshman Emily Zink with a sacrifice fly brought home Taylor Enlow in the fourth to give AU their winning run.

Asbury's defense, led by Josie Deatherage (6-5) with three strikeouts, held Centre to their one run and only four hits for the remainder of the game, giving Asbury their tenth win of the season.

Despite momentum from game one, the Eagles struggled in game two to produce at the plate. Centre found their lead early in game two, scoring four runs in the first two innings. AU was unable to match the Colonel's offense and fell 4-0 while putting up three hits.

Sidney Hansen aided the mound efforts in game two, pitching 4.2 innings with one strikeout and no runs allowed. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

* Samantha Bottom grabbed two hits in game one
* Abigail Moffat recorded a hit and a run
* Natalie Ison racked two hits on the day with a double in game two
* Josie Deatherage pitched game one, collecting three Ks and only one run allowed
* Kaitlyn Bolin pinch hit in game one and collected a single.
* Sidney Hansen pitched 4.2 innings in game two, with one strikeout and zero runs allowed.



Game One | ASBURY 2,  CENTRE 1
* Asbury and Centre both scored a run in the first inning
* The next two innings would go scoreless from both sides
* AU's winning run came from a sacrifice fly from Emily Zink to bring home Taylor Enlow
* Josie Deatherage earned her sixth win, only allowing one run and three hits, while collecting three Ks
* Asbury outhit Centre 5-4

Game Two | ASBURY 0,  CENTRE 4
* Centre found an early lead with their four runs of the game being scored in the first two innings
* Abigail Moffat, Natalie Ison, and Sidney Hansen each collected a hit for AU
* Asbury finished with only three left on base
* Centre pitcher Lucy Baseheart was impressive on the mound, giving up no runs and collecting 10 Ks



* Asbury had three doubles and two runs scored on the day
* AU finished with eight hits and two RBIs through the two games
* Josie Deatherage racked her sixth win of the year, leading the team with 64 Ks
* Asbury left eight runners on base through the games
* Asbury outhit the Colonels 5-4 in game one
* Natalie Ison and Samantha Bottom both recorded two hits through the games


Asbury will return to Wilmore, Ky. on Sunday for Senior Day against Manchester for a doubleheader starting at 1 PM. Senior Day festivities will be streamed live on ASDN. 


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