FYI, Anne Rogers will be covering the team for us after women's hoops season is over, more when they're getting into SEC play. Here's the release from the SID on yesterday:
TEMPE, Ariz. – Mizzou Softball opened its 2018 campaign Friday with a doubleheader at the Tempe Sports Complex in the Kajikawa Classic. The Tigers’ pitching stole the show in a 3-0 game one shutout over UTEP, while the hitters took the spotlight in a 19-10 game two victory over CSUN.
#ShowMe Top Performers vs. UTEP
·Eli Daniel: W, 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K
·Madi Norman: SV, 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K
·Amanda Sanchez: 3-for-4
·Kolby Romaine: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
#ShowMe Top Performers vs. CSUN
·Lauren Rice: W, 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
·Regan Nash: 2-for-3, R, HR, RBI
·Tajiah Ellison: 2-for-2, 3 R, 2B, RBI
·Trenity Edwards: 1-for-1, HR, 3 RBI
·Sanchez: 3-for-4, 3 R, 2 2B, HR, 3 RBI
·Romaine: 3-for-5, R, 2 RBI
#MIZ Takeaways
·The Tigers’ 3-0 shutout over UTEP marked interim head coach Gina Fogue’s first career win at Mizzou.
·Mizzou’s 19 runs scored in its victory over CSUN marked the program’s highest single-game run output since March 16, 2007, vs. Columbia College.
·Cayla Kessinger entered this season with a 10-game hitting streak, stemming back to the end of the 2017 campaign. The Tiger right fielder added on to her double-digit streak with a hit in each game today. The Saugus, Calif., native’s current 12-game hitting streak falls just outside the Top-10 all-time in Mizzou history.
·After missing almost all of 2017 due to injury, Sanchez made quite the return in her first games as a redshirt junior. The Tiger third basemen posted three hits in each game, including three extra-base hits (two doubles and one home run).
·With 13 newcomers on this year’s Mizzou roster, Friday marked a day of firsts for many new Tigers. Ellison, Nalani Scates, Brooke Wilmes, Delaney McDannold, Edwards, Kara Decker, Rice, Callie Martin, Hatti Moore, Daniel and Abby George all made their debuts in black and gold in the doubleheader.
·Overall, Tiger hitters recorded eight multi-hit efforts and six multi-RBI outings in a strong day at the plate. Mizzou was also active on the basepaths, as six different individuals posted one stolen base apiece.
Up Next
Mizzou is set for day two of the Kajikawa Classic Saturday with a tough doubleheader against Top-25 opponents. The Tigers meet No. 3 Oregon at 12:45 p.m. CT, followed by a 6 p.m. CT matchup against No. 21 Oklahoma State.
TEMPE, Ariz. – Mizzou Softball opened its 2018 campaign Friday with a doubleheader at the Tempe Sports Complex in the Kajikawa Classic. The Tigers’ pitching stole the show in a 3-0 game one shutout over UTEP, while the hitters took the spotlight in a 19-10 game two victory over CSUN.
#ShowMe Top Performers vs. UTEP
·Eli Daniel: W, 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K
·Madi Norman: SV, 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K
·Amanda Sanchez: 3-for-4
·Kolby Romaine: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
#ShowMe Top Performers vs. CSUN
·Lauren Rice: W, 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
·Regan Nash: 2-for-3, R, HR, RBI
·Tajiah Ellison: 2-for-2, 3 R, 2B, RBI
·Trenity Edwards: 1-for-1, HR, 3 RBI
·Sanchez: 3-for-4, 3 R, 2 2B, HR, 3 RBI
·Romaine: 3-for-5, R, 2 RBI
#MIZ Takeaways
·The Tigers’ 3-0 shutout over UTEP marked interim head coach Gina Fogue’s first career win at Mizzou.
·Mizzou’s 19 runs scored in its victory over CSUN marked the program’s highest single-game run output since March 16, 2007, vs. Columbia College.
·Cayla Kessinger entered this season with a 10-game hitting streak, stemming back to the end of the 2017 campaign. The Tiger right fielder added on to her double-digit streak with a hit in each game today. The Saugus, Calif., native’s current 12-game hitting streak falls just outside the Top-10 all-time in Mizzou history.
·After missing almost all of 2017 due to injury, Sanchez made quite the return in her first games as a redshirt junior. The Tiger third basemen posted three hits in each game, including three extra-base hits (two doubles and one home run).
·With 13 newcomers on this year’s Mizzou roster, Friday marked a day of firsts for many new Tigers. Ellison, Nalani Scates, Brooke Wilmes, Delaney McDannold, Edwards, Kara Decker, Rice, Callie Martin, Hatti Moore, Daniel and Abby George all made their debuts in black and gold in the doubleheader.
·Overall, Tiger hitters recorded eight multi-hit efforts and six multi-RBI outings in a strong day at the plate. Mizzou was also active on the basepaths, as six different individuals posted one stolen base apiece.
Up Next
Mizzou is set for day two of the Kajikawa Classic Saturday with a tough doubleheader against Top-25 opponents. The Tigers meet No. 3 Oregon at 12:45 p.m. CT, followed by a 6 p.m. CT matchup against No. 21 Oklahoma State.
