Faulkner sweeps Emmanuel, extends winning streak
Brittany Hardmon destroys this pitch with a three-run blast in the opening game
April 10
Faulkner hosted Emmanuel College in a conference doubleheader Friday afternoon at the softball complex. After making quick work of the Lady Lions 9-1 in the five-inning opener, the Eagles took the nightcap 4-1. The sweep marked the team’s fourth straight in the Southern States Athletic Conference and extended their winning streak to eight games.
Emily Jimmerson grabs one of her seven strikeouts in the opener
Eden Harris congratulated by Brittany Hardman after knocking in the game-winning RBI
The Eagles posted nine runs in just four innings in the opener. Brittany Hardmon anchored the offensive eruption with a three-run blast in the fourth inning.
Haley Munroe, Jessica Tumlinson, Katie Godfrey, Erin Pierce and Hardmon were all 2-for-3 in the first game. Hardmon finished with three RBIs. Pierce had two RBIs and Godfrey had one.
Katie Godfrey beats the throw at the plate for the score
Emily Jimmerson (12-7) tallied seven strikeouts in just five innings, while giving up only four hits and one earned run.
Shauna Suttle gives her mother a smile after ripping a solo home run in the second game
Haley Munroe makes a strong stop for the Eagles in game two
Faulkner put up another home run in the fourth inning of the second game courtesy of Shauna Suttle. Suttle was 2-for-3 in the second event.
Cynthia Batchelor and Katie Godfrey were both 1-for-3 with an RBI each and Jennifer Ellisor was 1-for-1 with a scored run.
The rundown; Jennifer Ellisor makes the tag for the out in game two
Katy Wiggins (4-7) picked up her fourth win of the year the second game. The sophomore gave up only four hits and one earned run, while striking out six batters in her seven-inning performance.
Katy Wiggins strong-arms the Lady Lions in game two
Faulkner (19-16, 11-7 SSAC) will host Southern Wesleyan in conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon beginning at noon. It will be Senior Day for the Eagles and the team will honor its three seniors in a short ceremony before the first game.
Emily Jimmerson and Erin Pierce enjoy the second game