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Busch's Home Run Lifts Houston Past ACU
2/26/2021 7:35:00 PM | Softball
Three-run sixth inning leads to late rally
HOUSTON -- A two-run home run in the sixth inning from Bethany Busch lifted the Houston softball team past Abilene Christian, 6-5, on Friday night inside Cougar Softball Stadium.
The Cougars (5-4) rallied with a three-run sixth inning to knock off the Wildcats (2-6). Bethany Busch hit her second home run of the season to give Houston the lead for good. The junior finished 1-for-3 at the plate with three RBIs. Lindsey Stewart-Vaughn was 3-for-3 with one walk and two runs scored. Rock Benavides finished 2-for-2 with an RBI.
Rachel Hertenberger (2-1) earned the win in relief, throwing 3.0 innings out of the bullpen. The junior struck out four and allowed one run on three hits. Megan Lee took the no-decision, tossing 4.0 innings and giving up four earned runs, four hits and striking out two.
KEY INNINGS
1st | After Abilene Christian put two runs on the board in the top of the first with a pair of solo home runs, the Cougars responded with two-run frame in the bottom of the inning. After reaching base on a single, Lindsey Stewart-Vaughn came around to score on a wild pitch. One batter later, Rock Benavides' RBI single tied the game at 2-2.
2nd | Bethany Busch's sacrifice fly put Houston in front 3-2.
3rd | Abilene Christian tied the game at 3-3 with a solo home run from catcher Avery Miloch.
6th | After the Wildcats took the lead in the fourth, Houston rallied with a three-run sixth inning. Busch's two-run homer to right center field put the Cougars in front 5-4. UH added an insurance run on a wild pitch by Abilene Christian Alivia Sinnott, plating Stewart-Vaughn.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Bethany Busch | 1-3, HR, 3 RBIs, 1 R
Lindsey Stewart-Vaughn | 3-3, 2 R, BB
Sarah Queen | 1-3, BB
Rock Benavides | 2-2, RBI
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Megan Lee | 4.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 2 K, 1 BB
Rachel Hertenberger (W, 2-1) | 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R (0 ER), 4 K, 1 BB
ON DECK
The Cougars head to Austin to face No. RV/25 Mississippi State at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The game will be available on Longhorn Network on tape delay at 6 p.m.
STAY CONNECTED
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The Cougars (5-4) rallied with a three-run sixth inning to knock off the Wildcats (2-6). Bethany Busch hit her second home run of the season to give Houston the lead for good. The junior finished 1-for-3 at the plate with three RBIs. Lindsey Stewart-Vaughn was 3-for-3 with one walk and two runs scored. Rock Benavides finished 2-for-2 with an RBI.
Rachel Hertenberger (2-1) earned the win in relief, throwing 3.0 innings out of the bullpen. The junior struck out four and allowed one run on three hits. Megan Lee took the no-decision, tossing 4.0 innings and giving up four earned runs, four hits and striking out two.
KEY INNINGS
1st | After Abilene Christian put two runs on the board in the top of the first with a pair of solo home runs, the Cougars responded with two-run frame in the bottom of the inning. After reaching base on a single, Lindsey Stewart-Vaughn came around to score on a wild pitch. One batter later, Rock Benavides' RBI single tied the game at 2-2.
2nd | Bethany Busch's sacrifice fly put Houston in front 3-2.
3rd | Abilene Christian tied the game at 3-3 with a solo home run from catcher Avery Miloch.
6th | After the Wildcats took the lead in the fourth, Houston rallied with a three-run sixth inning. Busch's two-run homer to right center field put the Cougars in front 5-4. UH added an insurance run on a wild pitch by Abilene Christian Alivia Sinnott, plating Stewart-Vaughn.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Bethany Busch | 1-3, HR, 3 RBIs, 1 R
Lindsey Stewart-Vaughn | 3-3, 2 R, BB
Sarah Queen | 1-3, BB
Rock Benavides | 2-2, RBI
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Megan Lee | 4.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 2 K, 1 BB
Rachel Hertenberger (W, 2-1) | 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R (0 ER), 4 K, 1 BB
ON DECK
The Cougars head to Austin to face No. RV/25 Mississippi State at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The game will be available on Longhorn Network on tape delay at 6 p.m.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
JOIN DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH. For more information, Click Here.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hertenberger, Rachel (2-1)
L: White, Riley (1-3)
Batting:
2B: Alani, Shaylee 1
HR: Miloch, Avery 2 ; Keeling, Kayla 1
RBI: Miloch, Avery 3 ; Keeling, Kayla 1 ; Alani, Shaylee 1
SH: Belch, Katelyn 1 ; Rudd, Val 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Miloch, Avery 2 ; Keeling, Kayla 1 ; Johnson, Donelle 1 ; Adair, Caroline 1
Batting:
2B: Queen, Sarah 1 ; Lott, Paige 1
HR: Busch, Bethany 1
RBI: Busch, Bethany 3 ; Benavides, Rock 1
SH: Hulsey, Paige 1
SF: Busch, Bethany 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Busch, Bethany 1 ; Stewart-Vaughn, Lindsey 2 ; Shaw, Britaney 1 ; Lott, Paige 1 ; Repa, Katy 1
HBP: Benavides, Rock 1 ; Lott, Paige 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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RBI
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AB
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Players Mentioned
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