COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M Softball team concluded its fall season Thursday evening at the Aggie Softball Complex as the Maroon team swept the annual Maroon and White Scrimmage with a 9-0 five-inning victory.
After a pair of scoreless frames to open the series finale, the Maroon team sent 12 batters to the plate in the top of the third. After a pop-up to open the inning, junior Reagan Boenker connected on a homerun to right field to begin a streak of nine straight batters reaching base. The designated visitors finished the inning with eight runs on four hits and five free passes; three walks and two hit-by-pitches. Senior Cali Lanphear had a two-RBI double, then four batters later freshman Riley Sartain knocked in three with a double of her own.
Maroon added to their lead in the top of the fourth as freshman Keeli Milligan led off the inning with a double, scoring on throwing error after a well-hit ball to third from freshman Kaitlyn Alderink. Senior Katie Marks picked up the win for the Maroon team, before switching allegiances and pitching the final 2.2 innings for White. Marks' two-team pitching effort tallied 4.2 innings, two hits, one run and one strike out.
Senior Alex Masek and sophomore Erin Houthoofd were the only two Aggies in the hit column for the White squad. Sophomore Tori Vidales also reached base for White, via a walk in the fifth inning.
Lanphear lead the both teams going 6-for-10 (.600), with two homeruns and five RBI over three games. Boenker, freshman Samantha Show and senior Breanna Dozier also went deep for the Maroon team, while Vidales hit a pair of round-trippers for the White Squad. Sophomore Kayla Ober led the White team going 3-for-7 (.429) with Vidales on her heels at 4-for-10 (.400) in the series.
The Aggies will take a break until the spring season gets under way on February 12, 2016 as they host the Aggie Classic featuring UCLA, Wichita State and Colorado State. To learn more about Texas A&M softball, log on to 12thMan.com/softball and follow @AggieSoftball on Twitter.
Postgame Quotes
Jo Evans, Texas A&M Softball Head Coach
On the fall season…
"We gave our newcomers a lot of playing time, giving them opportunities to showcase their skills. As a staff it has given us a clearer view of their skill set. I thought our team stood out defensively and on the mound. We also showed great power throughout our lineup. Several players hit home runs this fall. I am encouraged by the level of depth and versatility we have on our ball club this year. Our team has a solid work ethic and I look forward to competing with this group in the spring."
On who stood out this fall…
"Cali Lanphear lead the way offensively for us this fall. She looks very comfortable at the plate and is hitting with tremendous power."
After a pair of scoreless frames to open the series finale, the Maroon team sent 12 batters to the plate in the top of the third. After a pop-up to open the inning, junior Reagan Boenker connected on a homerun to right field to begin a streak of nine straight batters reaching base. The designated visitors finished the inning with eight runs on four hits and five free passes; three walks and two hit-by-pitches. Senior Cali Lanphear had a two-RBI double, then four batters later freshman Riley Sartain knocked in three with a double of her own.
Maroon added to their lead in the top of the fourth as freshman Keeli Milligan led off the inning with a double, scoring on throwing error after a well-hit ball to third from freshman Kaitlyn Alderink. Senior Katie Marks picked up the win for the Maroon team, before switching allegiances and pitching the final 2.2 innings for White. Marks' two-team pitching effort tallied 4.2 innings, two hits, one run and one strike out.
Senior Alex Masek and sophomore Erin Houthoofd were the only two Aggies in the hit column for the White squad. Sophomore Tori Vidales also reached base for White, via a walk in the fifth inning.
Lanphear lead the both teams going 6-for-10 (.600), with two homeruns and five RBI over three games. Boenker, freshman Samantha Show and senior Breanna Dozier also went deep for the Maroon team, while Vidales hit a pair of round-trippers for the White Squad. Sophomore Kayla Ober led the White team going 3-for-7 (.429) with Vidales on her heels at 4-for-10 (.400) in the series.
The Aggies will take a break until the spring season gets under way on February 12, 2016 as they host the Aggie Classic featuring UCLA, Wichita State and Colorado State. To learn more about Texas A&M softball, log on to 12thMan.com/softball and follow @AggieSoftball on Twitter.
Postgame Quotes
Jo Evans, Texas A&M Softball Head Coach
On the fall season…
"We gave our newcomers a lot of playing time, giving them opportunities to showcase their skills. As a staff it has given us a clearer view of their skill set. I thought our team stood out defensively and on the mound. We also showed great power throughout our lineup. Several players hit home runs this fall. I am encouraged by the level of depth and versatility we have on our ball club this year. Our team has a solid work ethic and I look forward to competing with this group in the spring."
On who stood out this fall…
"Cali Lanphear lead the way offensively for us this fall. She looks very comfortable at the plate and is hitting with tremendous power."