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Bryan-College Station
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Photo by: Craig Bisacre
Aggies Take Two on Day One of Davis Diamond Classic
Mar 12, 2021 | Softball
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M softball opened play in the Davis Diamond Classic recording a run-rule victory against Montana 17-2, before securing a 10-6 win against Louisiana Tech on Friday at Davis Diamond.
Texas A&M improves to 14-3, while Montana and Louisiana Tech drop to 4-12 and 4-9, respectively.
In game one, the Maroon & White used a five-run, five hit first inning to take an early lead. Shaylee Ackerman belted her third home run of the season to straight away centerfield.
The Aggies took advantage in the second inning, tallying three runs off a trio of walks with the bases loaded. Trinity Cannon produced two runs off a double roped to centerfield to extend the lead.
Montana responded in the third inning with the bases loaded and tallied two off a throwing error by the Aggie defense.
In the third and fourth innings, the Aggies posted three run frames, highlighted by a single from Morgan Smith and doubles by Cannon and Bre Warren.
In the circle, Makinzy Herzog (6-1) tossed 3.0 innings, scattering three hits with three strikeouts, while Kayla Poynter garnered 2.0 innings of work and one strikeout.
In the nightcap, the Aggies opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning with a pair of runs, as a result of a trio of walks.
Louisiana Tech answered by tying the game 2-2 in the top of the second following a two RBI single by Tanjala Smith.
After a few scoreless innings, Louisiana Tech compiled a five hit, four-run fifth inning to take a 6-2 advantage.
Texas A&M produced a seven-run fifth inning to take the lead back, highlighted from a bases-clearing double by Morgan Smith and Makinzy Herzog launching one over the left field wall, making the score 9-6.
Haley Lee belted her 10th home run of the season in the sixth, blasting it over the centerfield wall.
Grace Uribe got the start in game two, recording 4.2 innings of work, scattering nine hits, while striking out five. Kelsey Broadus tossed 2.1 innings to secure her second win of her Aggie career. The lefty struck out three of the seven batters she faced.
The Texas A&M offense has homered in six straight ball games.
KEY INNINGS
vs. Montana
B1 | Makinzy Herzog led off the inning with a triple down the right field line. Kelbi Fortenberry's sacrifice fly plated Herzog. Haley Lee singled to left center and stole second before scoring on Shaylee Ackerman's home run to center. Jourdyn Campbell reached first on a walk and advanced to third on Bre Warren's single. Warren stole second while Campbell scored on a throwing error. Morgan Smith produced a double, plating Warren. Texas A&M 5, Montana 0
B2 | Herzog doubled down the left field line and advanced to third after Fortenberry grounded out. Lee walked before she advanced to second on a wild pitch, which scored Herzog. Ackerman reached first after a hit by pitch before Trinity Cannon's double to centerfield advanced her to second that plated Lee. Campbell's RBI moved Cannon to third and scored Ackerman. Five consecutive walks drove in Cannon, Warren and Morgan Smith. Texas A&M 11, Montana 0
T3 | Cami Sellers doubled and Maygen McGrath singled before Kendall Curtis could reach first on a walk. Anna Toon reached on a throwing error and Curtis advanced to third while McGrath scored. Texas A&M 11, Montana 2
B3 | Back-to-back walks put Mayce Allen and Cannon on base. Warren singled to the pitcher to load the bases. A wild pitch scored Allen before Morgan Smith singled to score both Warren and Cannon. Texas A&M 14, Montana 2
B4 | Cannon produced a double to left center, plating Garcia in the process. Campbell walked and Madi Jatzlau would pinch run for Campbell. Warren doubled, plating Jatzlau and Cannon. Texas A&M 17, Montana 2
vs. Louisiana Tech
B1 | Herzog led off the game with a single to right field, before Fortenberry could hit one up the middle. A walk to Lee loaded the bases, followed by back-to-back walks to Cannon and Kelly Martinez, allowing Herzog and Fortenberry to touch home. A&M 2, La Tech 0
T2 | Back-to-back singles by Zoe Hicks and KB Briley put runners at first and second. Amanda Gonzales was hit by the pitch to load the bases, before Tanjala Smith's single could plate Hicks and Briley. A&M 2, La Tech 2
T5 |Smith reached safely on an infield single, stole second and moved over to third on Olivia Ellingson's single. Kara Goff's RBI single plated Smith, moving Ellingson over to third. Carolina Easom placed a single down the third base line, plating Ellingson. Singles by Madie Green and Tristin Court moved runners into scoring position for Hicks to single up the middle to plate Easom and Green. La Tech 6, A&M 2
B5 | Fortenberry opened the frame with a single to centerfield and moved up a base after a single from Lee. Ackerman walked to load the bases before Cannon could do the same and Fortenberry scored. Warren reached first on a fielder's choice, which plated pinch runner Madi Jatzlau. Morgan Smith cleared the bases after roping a double to left centerfield. Herzog belted one over the left field fence to plate Smith. A&M 9, La Tech 6
B6 | Lee started the inning off with a solo home run to straight away centerfield. A&M 10, La Tech 6
Top Offensive Players:
vs. Montana
Bre Warren|3- for-3, 2 RBI
Morgan Smith| 2-for-2, 3 RBI
Trinity Cannon| 2-for-3, 2 RBI
vs. Louisiana Tech
Morgan Smith|1-for-1, 3 RBI
Makinzy Herzog|2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Haley Lee| 2-for-3, HR, RBI
Pitching Breakdown:
vs. Montana
Makinzy Herzog (6-1) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 SO, 2 BB
Kayla Poynter – 2.0 IP, 0 H, O R, 0 ER, 1 SO, 0 BB
vs. Louisiana Tech
Grace Uribe – 4.2 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 5 SO, 0 BB
Kelsey Broadus (2-1) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 SO, 0 BB
WHAT THEY SAID
Head Coach Jo Evans
Opening Statement…
"Great to get a win right there, we had our backs against the wall. I just felt like we let that first inning get away from us. That was an opportunity to really shut that game down and we didn't manage the strike zone well for the first four innings. In the fifth inning we just became a lot more patient and played. I thought it was huge that [Kelbi] Fortenberry got up there and led us off with a hit and Haley Lee did the same thing to get that fifth inning going and drew a bunch of walks. I think we had nine walks on the night and obviously Morgan Smith getting up there and getting the huge timely hit. We were looking for that in the first inning, didn't get it, then she stepped up and took care of business. Kelsey Broadus coming in and just calming everything down, going at hitters and getting out. I love our fight, you never want to be behind. I think we have learned about our team that we can take a step back and catch our breath and not panic. I was really pleased to see how we managed that situation."
On answering back in high pressure situations…
"I came into this and wanted to make sure that our youngsters can handle the pressure. You just don't know how the games are going to go and on paper we feel like we are supposed to win, but that is not always the way it goes. I was just really happy to see us respond in that situation and it's important going into the rest of the games here and then into the SEC series with LSU. We just need to know that our youngsters can manage tight situations and keep their cool and stay calm. I thought our kids did a great job with that. Our youngsters really played well tonight."
Junior Morgan Smith
On what she was looking for at the plate…
"I was just looking for a pitch up in the zone. She is a down spin pitcher. I was looking for something elevated that I could drive."
On what has changed these last two games…
"Recently I have been working with Coach Snider, we take a lot of reps in practice. Just making sure to take advantage of those reps and getting in some extra time really focusing on some of the things that I want to clean up before we got too deep in the season."
ON DECK
The Aggies continue action in the Davis Diamond Classic, with the Maroon & White squaring off against Louisiana Tech at 3 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. first pitch against Montana.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can follow the Aggies wherever they go by following @AggieSoftball on Instagram and Twitter or on Facebook at Facebook.com/AggieSoftball.
Texas A&M improves to 14-3, while Montana and Louisiana Tech drop to 4-12 and 4-9, respectively.
In game one, the Maroon & White used a five-run, five hit first inning to take an early lead. Shaylee Ackerman belted her third home run of the season to straight away centerfield.
The Aggies took advantage in the second inning, tallying three runs off a trio of walks with the bases loaded. Trinity Cannon produced two runs off a double roped to centerfield to extend the lead.
Montana responded in the third inning with the bases loaded and tallied two off a throwing error by the Aggie defense.
In the third and fourth innings, the Aggies posted three run frames, highlighted by a single from Morgan Smith and doubles by Cannon and Bre Warren.
In the circle, Makinzy Herzog (6-1) tossed 3.0 innings, scattering three hits with three strikeouts, while Kayla Poynter garnered 2.0 innings of work and one strikeout.
In the nightcap, the Aggies opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning with a pair of runs, as a result of a trio of walks.
Louisiana Tech answered by tying the game 2-2 in the top of the second following a two RBI single by Tanjala Smith.
After a few scoreless innings, Louisiana Tech compiled a five hit, four-run fifth inning to take a 6-2 advantage.
Texas A&M produced a seven-run fifth inning to take the lead back, highlighted from a bases-clearing double by Morgan Smith and Makinzy Herzog launching one over the left field wall, making the score 9-6.
Haley Lee belted her 10th home run of the season in the sixth, blasting it over the centerfield wall.
Grace Uribe got the start in game two, recording 4.2 innings of work, scattering nine hits, while striking out five. Kelsey Broadus tossed 2.1 innings to secure her second win of her Aggie career. The lefty struck out three of the seven batters she faced.
The Texas A&M offense has homered in six straight ball games.
vs. Montana
B1 | Makinzy Herzog led off the inning with a triple down the right field line. Kelbi Fortenberry's sacrifice fly plated Herzog. Haley Lee singled to left center and stole second before scoring on Shaylee Ackerman's home run to center. Jourdyn Campbell reached first on a walk and advanced to third on Bre Warren's single. Warren stole second while Campbell scored on a throwing error. Morgan Smith produced a double, plating Warren. Texas A&M 5, Montana 0
B2 | Herzog doubled down the left field line and advanced to third after Fortenberry grounded out. Lee walked before she advanced to second on a wild pitch, which scored Herzog. Ackerman reached first after a hit by pitch before Trinity Cannon's double to centerfield advanced her to second that plated Lee. Campbell's RBI moved Cannon to third and scored Ackerman. Five consecutive walks drove in Cannon, Warren and Morgan Smith. Texas A&M 11, Montana 0
T3 | Cami Sellers doubled and Maygen McGrath singled before Kendall Curtis could reach first on a walk. Anna Toon reached on a throwing error and Curtis advanced to third while McGrath scored. Texas A&M 11, Montana 2
B3 | Back-to-back walks put Mayce Allen and Cannon on base. Warren singled to the pitcher to load the bases. A wild pitch scored Allen before Morgan Smith singled to score both Warren and Cannon. Texas A&M 14, Montana 2
B4 | Cannon produced a double to left center, plating Garcia in the process. Campbell walked and Madi Jatzlau would pinch run for Campbell. Warren doubled, plating Jatzlau and Cannon. Texas A&M 17, Montana 2
vs. Louisiana Tech
B1 | Herzog led off the game with a single to right field, before Fortenberry could hit one up the middle. A walk to Lee loaded the bases, followed by back-to-back walks to Cannon and Kelly Martinez, allowing Herzog and Fortenberry to touch home. A&M 2, La Tech 0
T2 | Back-to-back singles by Zoe Hicks and KB Briley put runners at first and second. Amanda Gonzales was hit by the pitch to load the bases, before Tanjala Smith's single could plate Hicks and Briley. A&M 2, La Tech 2
T5 |Smith reached safely on an infield single, stole second and moved over to third on Olivia Ellingson's single. Kara Goff's RBI single plated Smith, moving Ellingson over to third. Carolina Easom placed a single down the third base line, plating Ellingson. Singles by Madie Green and Tristin Court moved runners into scoring position for Hicks to single up the middle to plate Easom and Green. La Tech 6, A&M 2
B5 | Fortenberry opened the frame with a single to centerfield and moved up a base after a single from Lee. Ackerman walked to load the bases before Cannon could do the same and Fortenberry scored. Warren reached first on a fielder's choice, which plated pinch runner Madi Jatzlau. Morgan Smith cleared the bases after roping a double to left centerfield. Herzog belted one over the left field fence to plate Smith. A&M 9, La Tech 6
B6 | Lee started the inning off with a solo home run to straight away centerfield. A&M 10, La Tech 6
vs. Montana
Bre Warren|3- for-3, 2 RBI
Morgan Smith| 2-for-2, 3 RBI
Trinity Cannon| 2-for-3, 2 RBI
vs. Louisiana Tech
Morgan Smith|1-for-1, 3 RBI
Makinzy Herzog|2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Haley Lee| 2-for-3, HR, RBI
Pitching Breakdown:
vs. Montana
Makinzy Herzog (6-1) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 SO, 2 BB
Kayla Poynter – 2.0 IP, 0 H, O R, 0 ER, 1 SO, 0 BB
vs. Louisiana Tech
Grace Uribe – 4.2 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 5 SO, 0 BB
Kelsey Broadus (2-1) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 SO, 0 BB
Head Coach Jo Evans
Opening Statement…
"Great to get a win right there, we had our backs against the wall. I just felt like we let that first inning get away from us. That was an opportunity to really shut that game down and we didn't manage the strike zone well for the first four innings. In the fifth inning we just became a lot more patient and played. I thought it was huge that [Kelbi] Fortenberry got up there and led us off with a hit and Haley Lee did the same thing to get that fifth inning going and drew a bunch of walks. I think we had nine walks on the night and obviously Morgan Smith getting up there and getting the huge timely hit. We were looking for that in the first inning, didn't get it, then she stepped up and took care of business. Kelsey Broadus coming in and just calming everything down, going at hitters and getting out. I love our fight, you never want to be behind. I think we have learned about our team that we can take a step back and catch our breath and not panic. I was really pleased to see how we managed that situation."
On answering back in high pressure situations…
"I came into this and wanted to make sure that our youngsters can handle the pressure. You just don't know how the games are going to go and on paper we feel like we are supposed to win, but that is not always the way it goes. I was just really happy to see us respond in that situation and it's important going into the rest of the games here and then into the SEC series with LSU. We just need to know that our youngsters can manage tight situations and keep their cool and stay calm. I thought our kids did a great job with that. Our youngsters really played well tonight."
Junior Morgan Smith
On what she was looking for at the plate…
"I was just looking for a pitch up in the zone. She is a down spin pitcher. I was looking for something elevated that I could drive."
On what has changed these last two games…
"Recently I have been working with Coach Snider, we take a lot of reps in practice. Just making sure to take advantage of those reps and getting in some extra time really focusing on some of the things that I want to clean up before we got too deep in the season."
The Aggies continue action in the Davis Diamond Classic, with the Maroon & White squaring off against Louisiana Tech at 3 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. first pitch against Montana.
Fans can follow the Aggies wherever they go by following @AggieSoftball on Instagram and Twitter or on Facebook at Facebook.com/AggieSoftball.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Herzog, Makinzy (6-1)
L: WARD, ASHLEY (0-5)
Batting:
2B: SELLERS, CAMI 1
RBI: TOON, ANNA 1
Base Running:
RUNS: SELLERS, CAMI 1 ; MCGRATH, MAYGEN 1
HBP: ONTIVEROS, ELISE 1
Batting:
2B: Herzog, Makinzy 1 ; Cannon, Trinity 2 ; Warren, Bre 1 ; Smith, Morgan 1
3B: Herzog, Makinzy 1
HR: Ackerman, Shaylee 1
RBI: Herzog, Makinzy 1 ; Fortenberry, Kelbi 2 ; Ackerman, Shaylee 2 ; Cannon, Trinity 2 ; Campbell, Jourdyn 1 ; Warren, Bre 2 ; Smith, Morgan 3 ; Torres, Mariana 1
SF: Fortenberry, Kelbi 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Herzog, Makinzy 2 ; Lee, Haley 2 ; Garcia, Kayla 1 ; Ackerman, Shaylee 2 ; Allen, Mayce 1 ; Cannon, Trinity 3 ; Campbell, Jourdyn 1 ; Jatzlau, Madi 1 ; Warren, Bre 3 ; Smith, Morgan 1
SB: Lee, Haley 1 ; Warren, Bre 1
HBP: Ackerman, Shaylee 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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R
1
H
2
RBI
3
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