COLLEGE STATION, TX. –
Jaelynn Lee of the Bryant University softball team hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh against Abilene Christian for a 2-1 victory in game one of the Aggie Classic.
Brooke Tracy threw a complete game, holding ACU to one run and three hits.
The Bulldogs fell in the second game against Providence 1-0.
Location: Aggie Softball Complex (College Station, TX)
Bryant 2, ACU 1 | PC 1, Bryant 0
W | L |
Brooke Tracy (1-0) | Ella Beeman (0-1) |
Alyssa Twoney (1-0) |
Maddy Wachter (0-1)
Key Moment (GM1
- Two runners reached in the bottom of the seventh and were advanced on a ground out, leading to a walk-off single from Lee.
How it Happened (GM1)
- Arianna Williams drew a one-out walk, which was followed by Jaelynn Lee being hit by a pitch. Laniya Lewis then grounded to the shortstop, bringing home Williams in the bottom of the third (1-0).
- In the following inning, the Wildcats tied the game at one on a wild pitch (1-1).
- Ella Kolenko hit a lead-off single to center field, and Jaiden McKenna reached on an error, putting two runners on with no outs. Williams grounded out, advancing the runners, which led to a Jaelynn Lee walk-off single to left field, giving Bryant the 2-1 victory.
Stats (GM1)
- Lee posted a hit and an RBI.
- Kolenko tallied a hit.
- Lewis earned an EBI and a stolen base.
- Tracy threw a complete game (105 pitches), striking out two and allowing three hits and one run.
Key Moment (GM2)
- The Bulldogs had runners on second and third with no outs in the bottom of the sixth, but were unable to generate runs.
How it Happened (GM2)
- PC hit a one-out solo home run in the top of the first inning (1-0).
Stats (GM2)
- Lee and Lewis recorded a hit.
- Jaiden McKenna and Alana Garcia stole a bag.
- Wachter pitched a complete game (87 pitches), holding PC to one run.
Notes
- This is the third CG of Tracy's career.
- Lee now has nine games as a Bulldog with an RBI.
- Lewis tallied her 19th career stolen base.
- Bryant has won the first game of the season in two of the last three seasons.
- Kolenko posted her first career hit as a Bulldog.
- Wachter now has eight career CGs.
Next Up
The Bulldogs will play Utah State and Abilene Christian tomorrow for day two of the Aggie Classic.