LUBBOCK, Texas (February 5, 2021) – No. 19 Lubbock Christian opened the game at the Lubbock Sports College Invitational with two wins against MIAA programs. Taylor Franco A 7-0 win over Washburn ended the game with a single goal, followed by a 7-2 win over former Heartland Conference opponent Newman Friday at PlainsCapital Park.
GAME INFORMATION
Result: Game 1: LCU 7, WU 0 | Game 2: LCU 7, NU 2
Records: LCU (3-2), WU (1-1), NU (0-2)
Location: Lubbock, Texas (PlainsCapital Park)
Playing time: Game 1: 1:47 | Game 2: 1:59
Weather: Game 1:57 – Sunny, Wind – 11 to RF | Game 2: 60-Sunny Wind – 8 to RF
Game 1 against Washburn
LCU highlights:
Turning point:
The turning point of the game wasn’t so much the turning point of the game as the turning point of a special event that was building up. LCU jug Taylor Franco had a perfect play for 5.1 inning before Washburn sent in Kamryn Garvie, who produced a single in the middle in the first place she saw. The goal ended Franco’s unmatched and perfect game bid.
How it happened:
- Makemson wasted no time getting LCU first on the scoreboard in their first attack of the first inning, shooting a pitch from freshman Jaycee Ginter over the fence of midfield for a split home run.
- The LCU increased the 2-0 lead in the second inning by another inning with two runs. Wysocki went through the right side to the plate Kamryn Gibbs. Skyler Herrera, the next batsman, appeared in the infield, and Washburn shortstop Hadley Kerchen dropped the popup. The mistake is allowed Athena Muniz scoring to increase the LCU results in 4-0.
- The Lady Chaps had a few missed opportunities and left his bases loaded in the fourth inning, but they were able to extend their lead in the sixth inning. Makemson hammered a triple home run from the new scoreboard on the left, giving the LCU a 7-0 lead.
Inside the numbers:
- The victory brought LCU with a 14-0 record in home openings. It was the eighth season opener for the LCU, which ended with a shutout win (second season in a row with a shutout win on their home debut).
- jug Taylor Franco improved to 2-1 over the course of the season and has not yet allowed a deserved run in 20.0 innings. Franco withdrew from the first 16 consecutive skirmishes and faced a batsman (22) above the minimum (21). She threw her 18th full game of her LCU career (third this season) and the only hit was her best outing for at least 7.0 (she had a no-hitter with five innings on February 15, 2019).
- Makemson hit their home run totals from last season (two) in a game on Friday and played their first multi-home run game as a member of the Lady Chaps. Their efforts marked the first multi-home run game by a Lady Chaps member since then Makes Villarreal easier On April 26, 2019, he met Texas A&M International twice.
- Makemson’s two homers resulted in a career-best performance with five RBI. The total was the highest of any Lady Chaps member since then Morgan Dufour had six against Eastern New Mexico on April 2, 2019.
- The meeting was the first meeting between the two programs.
Game 2 against Newman
LCU highlights:
Turning point:
The Lady Chaps exploded for a seven-time second inning, all of which started with a solo home run of Makes Villarreal easier.
How it happened:
- The LCU sent 12 batters in the second inning because the LCU produced seven runs with nine hits in the inning. The Lady Chaps sent six batters with two outs on the plate. Makemson and Villarreal both drove two runs in the second inning.
- LCU jug Dakota Stotyn had a no-hitter for 4.2 innings and a hit from Jessie Ornelas (the hit was almost robbed Kamryn Gibbs during a sliding catch attempt) into the right field not only broke the no-hit rule, but also put the jets on the display board.
- Emma Eck added another run for the Jets in the sixth inning and hit a victim fly RBI.
Inside the numbers:
- jug Dakota Stotyn 26 of the 27 batters have fought and won their first victory as a member of the Lady Chaps. She went 7.0 innings and allowed two runs (one of which was earned) with three hits.
- Chloe White and Gibbs each produced their first hit as a member of Lady Chaps.
- The LCU switched to 20: 3 against the NU and the meeting was their first meeting since they were members of the Heartland Conference.
- Lady Chaps’ victory improved her to 14: 0 at the season opener.
- Villarreal’s home run was her eighth home run with the Lady Chaps.
- After the LCU had won 0 against 6 with two bats at the opening on Friday, it was 6 out of 12 in the category on Friday evening (Makemson was 2 against 3 with two bats). The two-out production resulted in four runs scored in two-out bats.
Next:
The LCU will stay at home on Saturday as Lubbock Sports College invitational game continues. The LCU meets Fort Hays State (1:00 p.m.) and Nebraska-Kearney (3:00 p.m.) in PlainsCapital Park.
