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Softball Closes Spring Break with 2-0 Win over Samford
March 08, 2020 | Softball
MIAMI, Fla. - - Freshman pitcher Deborah Jones turned in another outstanding performance to help the Ball State softball team close spring break with a 2-0 win over Samford Sunday morning at FIU's Felsberg Field.
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In picking up her second complete game shutout of the season, Jones helped the Cardinals (18-9) avenge Saturday's loss to the Bulldogs (9-14) by limiting them to just two hits over her seven innings of work. She also struck out six batters in the game, including the first and last batters she faced.
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On offense, junior left fielder Katie Janiga provided all the run support Jones would need with an RBI single to left-center field in the bottom of the second inning. Senior second baseman Gabby Magnifico scored on the hit after reaching base on a fielder's choice.
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The Cardinals added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth as sophomore pinch runner Becca Clanton scored on a Samford throwing error. Clanton came in to run for junior catcher Delanie Johnson who doubled down the left field line with one out.
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Ball State finished the game with four hits, with two coming off the bat of Janiga. BSU's final hit was a leadoff triple from junior first baseman Stacy Payton in the seventh.
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With the win, the Cardinals closed its 12-game spring break trip with an 8-4 record.Â
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The Ball State softball team returns to action Saturday (March 14), when it travels to No. 11 / No. 16 Michigan for a 2 p.m. doubleheader. The Cardinals and Wolverines will also play a single game Sunday (March 15) at 1 p.m.
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For the most up-to-date news on Ball State softball, follow the team on Twitter: @BallStateSB, @CoachCBartlett & @BallStateSports / Instagram: ballstatesb / Facebook: BallStateSB.Â
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In picking up her second complete game shutout of the season, Jones helped the Cardinals (18-9) avenge Saturday's loss to the Bulldogs (9-14) by limiting them to just two hits over her seven innings of work. She also struck out six batters in the game, including the first and last batters she faced.
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On offense, junior left fielder Katie Janiga provided all the run support Jones would need with an RBI single to left-center field in the bottom of the second inning. Senior second baseman Gabby Magnifico scored on the hit after reaching base on a fielder's choice.
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The Cardinals added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth as sophomore pinch runner Becca Clanton scored on a Samford throwing error. Clanton came in to run for junior catcher Delanie Johnson who doubled down the left field line with one out.
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Ball State finished the game with four hits, with two coming off the bat of Janiga. BSU's final hit was a leadoff triple from junior first baseman Stacy Payton in the seventh.
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With the win, the Cardinals closed its 12-game spring break trip with an 8-4 record.Â
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The Ball State softball team returns to action Saturday (March 14), when it travels to No. 11 / No. 16 Michigan for a 2 p.m. doubleheader. The Cardinals and Wolverines will also play a single game Sunday (March 15) at 1 p.m.
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For the most up-to-date news on Ball State softball, follow the team on Twitter: @BallStateSB, @CoachCBartlett & @BallStateSports / Instagram: ballstatesb / Facebook: BallStateSB.Â
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jones, Deborah (7-2)
L: DeCelles (1-6)
Base Running:
HBP: Hinton 1
Batting:
2B: Johnson, Delanie 1
3B: Payton, Stacy 1
RBI: Janiga, Katie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Magnifico, Gabby 1 ; Clanton, Becca 1
HBP: Johnson, Delanie 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
0
H
2
RBI
1
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
ss/2b
AB
4
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
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