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University of Houston Athletics
Friday, April 22
Houston, Texas
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University of Houston
23-21-1, 7-5-1
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Photo by: Robert Goldberg
Cougars Downed in Extras by Knights
4/22/2022 9:00:00 PM | Softball
No. 18 UCF used an eighth inning grand slam to defeat Houston in series opener
HOUSTON – The Houston softball team brought the tying run to the plate in the eighth inning, but fell 4-1 to No. 18 UCF on Friday night at Cougar Softball Stadium thanks to an eight inning grand slam by the Knights.
Senior right-handed pitcher Kenna Wilkey was untouchable for five innings, retiring 15-straight hitters from the second inning through the seventh. The righty struck out seven Knights (38-10, 10-0 American) and did not allow a base hit in the third through seventh innings.
Wilkey was aided by her defense on multiple occasions. Houston (23-21-1, 7-5-1 American) made two diving catches in the outfield and ended the top of the seventh with a double play.
Back-to-back singles and a walk loaded the bases for UCF in the eighth inning. The Knights took advantage, depositing a grand slam to right field to make it a four-run game.
UCF's outfield defense helped hold the Houston hitters to just one hit through the first seven innings before Shaw struck a solo home run in the eighth. Shaw appeared to have a three-run home run in the second inning but it was brought back over the fence by the UCF center fielder.
UP NEXT
Hoston and UCF battle in game two of the three-game series on Saturday at 2 p.m. inside Cougar Softball Stadium. On Sunday, March of Dimes will be hosting its annual 3 ½-mile "March for Babies" walk across campus with the event scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Fans attending Houston Baseball/Softball's series finales should plan for the potential of additional traffic en route to the ballpark.
STAY CONNECTED
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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.
Senior right-handed pitcher Kenna Wilkey was untouchable for five innings, retiring 15-straight hitters from the second inning through the seventh. The righty struck out seven Knights (38-10, 10-0 American) and did not allow a base hit in the third through seventh innings.
Wilkey was aided by her defense on multiple occasions. Houston (23-21-1, 7-5-1 American) made two diving catches in the outfield and ended the top of the seventh with a double play.
Back-to-back singles and a walk loaded the bases for UCF in the eighth inning. The Knights took advantage, depositing a grand slam to right field to make it a four-run game.
UCF's outfield defense helped hold the Houston hitters to just one hit through the first seven innings before Shaw struck a solo home run in the eighth. Shaw appeared to have a three-run home run in the second inning but it was brought back over the fence by the UCF center fielder.
UP NEXT
Hoston and UCF battle in game two of the three-game series on Saturday at 2 p.m. inside Cougar Softball Stadium. On Sunday, March of Dimes will be hosting its annual 3 ½-mile "March for Babies" walk across campus with the event scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Fans attending Houston Baseball/Softball's series finales should plan for the potential of additional traffic en route to the ballpark.
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: G. Mancha (17-3)
L: Wilkey, Kenna (8-8)
Batting:
HR: K. Searcy 1
RBI: K. Searcy 4
SH: M. Bejarano 1
Base Running:
RUNS: J. Rowe 1 ; K. Searcy 1 ; J. Molina 1 ; M. Macario 1
SB: J. Molina 1
HBP: S. Doherty 1
Batting:
HR: Shaw, Britaney 1
RBI: Shaw, Britaney 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Shaw, Britaney 1
Game Leaders
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Players Mentioned
RHP
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