Ashlee Snyder – Utah State Eastern Softball

Photo courtesy of Jeff Barrett

The USU Eastern Lady Eagles traveled to Twin Falls last weekend to face the College of Southern Idaho for a four game set. The Lady Eagles struggled offensively and were unable to generate any offense.

Below is a recap of all the games over the weekend.

Game 1   5-4 L

Even though Utah State Eastern collected eight hits over College of Southern Idaho’s seven hits, they still fell 5-4. The Eagles got things started in the second inning with an RBI from Avery Nelson. Marisa Bowman, Skyler Lauver, and Mackenzie Wright all had multiple hits for Eastern. Wright, Lauver, and Bowman each collected two hits to lead Utah State Eastern.  Emma Marchant was in the circle, giving up seven hits, five runs, striking out three.

Game 2   8-0 L

Eastern fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-0 loss to CSI. The Golden Eagles collected all their eight runs in the second inning on five walks, a couple singles, and an error. Madie Luck got the start in the circle for Eastern allowing two hits and four runs. Sydney Smith came in as relief to finish the game. Madie Luck led at the plate going 2 for 2 at the plate.

Game 3 11-3 L

Eastern softball fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 11-3 loss. The Eagles had eight hits in the game. Kalsey Lopes and Zoey Rose each collected multiple hits, both going 2 for 2. Sydney Smith took the loss, going five and two thirds innings, allowing 14 hits and 11 runs, with 1 strikeout.

Game 4 16-5 L

USU Eastern dropped another game to CSI losing 16-5. In the second inning, the Lady Eagles put up three runs on hits from Madie Luck, scoring two and Skyler Lauver scoring one. In the fourth inning, Madie Luck led things off with a single, Zoey Rose had a double, followed by a walk for Marisa Bowman. Kalsey Lopes hit into a fielders choice, bringing in two runs. The Eagles couldn’t string more runs together in the game. Emma Marchant got the start in the circle giving up seven runs on seven hits with two strike outs. Oakley Giacoletto and Sydney Smith combined for relief.

Up next for USU Eastern is a four game home stand with College of Southern Nevada. There will be two double headers on Friday and Saturday. The games on Friday will begin at 1 p.m. and on Saturday they will start at noon.

All games will take place at the USU Eastern Field at the Fairgrounds Softball Complex