Tuesday, February 7, 2017

LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Susannah Chandler bashed her third homer of the season and the Eastern New Mexico University softball team (1-6) exploded for six runs in the third inning, en-route to their first win of the season. The Hounds defeated Colorado Christian 8-0 in the opening game of Tuesday's Doubleheader at Plains Capital Park. The Cougars bounced back to claim an 11-2 decision in the nightcap.

The doubleheader marked the first meeting between the programs.

About the Opener

• The Cougars threatened with two singles in the first inning, but Kaylee Rogers induced a ground-ball double play from Sarah Probasco to escape the jam
• The Hounds sent 11 batters to the plate in the bottom of the third and plated six runs
• Much of ENMU's production in the inning came from a two-run double from Kylee Keller, followed by a two-run blast from Chandler
• Rogers faced just 18 batters over five innings, as ENMU turned two double plays over the first three innings
• Keller had two hits and drove in three runs for the Hounds
• Chandler extended her hit streak to five games with a two-for-three performance

About the Nightcap

• Erikka Burke plated Audrey Velazquez with a triple in the Greyhound fourth inning of the nightcap, and scored Eastern's second run when Ashley Lopez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded
• The two run inning wasn't enough to bring the Greyhounds back from an early 8-0 deficit, as the Cougars scored twice in the first inning, and three times in each of the next two frames.
• Velasquez batted two-for-three in the game

Up Next
The Eastern New Mexico University softball team will open play at the Grand Prairie Tournament on Friday. The Greyhounds open play against Regis at 12:30 p.m. MST. Live statistics will be available at GoEasternAthletics.com.