Saturday, February 10, 2018

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Junior pitcher Leslie Reyes tossed a three-hit shutout and fanned four batters as the Eastern New Mexico University softball team (4-4) cruised to its third straight win at the St. Mary's Classic. The Hounds picked up a 2-0 victory over Fort Hays State (1-4) at The Park at St. Mary's University.

ENMU Shutouts

• The shutout was ENMU's first since last March 24, at home against UT Permian Basin
• The last time the Hounds shut out an opponent away from home was March 4, 2017 at Midwestern State

In the Series

• The win improved Eastern to 5-0 against Fort Hays
• The contest was the first between the programs since an 8-0 decision in Portales on March 19, 2001

Pitchers Duel

• The Hounds had five runners reach scoring position on four hits against FHSU's Haiiley Chapman
• Reyes limited the Tigers to three runners in scoring position and three singles for the game
• Reyes retired the final 10 batters to seal the win

The Key Plays

• Karina Moreno, Erikka Burke and Samantha Brockman led off the Greyhound fourth inning with three straight doubles to give ENMU a 2-0 lead it would not relinquish

Up Next

• The Eastern New Mexico University softball team will continue play in the St. Mary's Classic against California (Pa.)
• The contest is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. MT