Friday, February 17
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
10:00 AM
Mississippi State
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Cal State Fullerton
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Mississippi State
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Cal State Fullerton
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Olivia Golden set a new career best with two hits on Friday night, while tying a career high with a pair of RBI.
Bulldogs Split On Second Day In Puerto Vallarta
February 17, 2017 | Softball
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – On day two of the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-3) split a pair of contests, highlighted by a 6-3 victory Saturday night against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-3).
State used a six-run fourth inning to take down Texas Tech, as three MSU hits and two Tech errors combined to bring home six Bulldogs. After Caroline Seitz reached on a hit by pitch, a throwing error allowed Morgan Bell to each first safely, putting two on for the Dogs.
Another hit by pitch would load the bases for State. Tech would get the force out at home on the next play, but Olivia Golden busted the game open in the next at-bat. Golden's second hit of the game was a two-run single through the left side, bringing home two runs.
MSU's third run came across on the next play, as an error on the catcher allowed Sarai Niu to safely reach home. Bevia Robinson would drive in the fifth with a single and the final run came via a Seitz single to right.
Tech would get one run back in the bottom half of the inning thanks to an RBI single. A two-run homer in the sixth cut the MSU lead to 6-3, but TTU would come no closer.
Silkwood earned the win and improved to 4-0 on the year, throwing a complete game for the fourth time in 2017. She added in three strikeouts and one walk on the night.
Offensively, Golden's career-best two-hit night paced the Dogs, while Reggie Harrison, Niu, Robinson and Seitz each turned in a hit.
In the first game of the day, the Bulldogs fell in a 6-1 decision to Cal State Fullerton. State landed the first blow, as they scored in the second inning. After a single from Seitz and a walk issued to Emily Heimberger, Amanda Ivy laid down a bunt which would lead to a Titan error that would bring Seitz home.
After a scoreless third, the Titans turned in a five-run fourth inning to jump out in front for good. CSF was able to add an insurance run in the sixth frame, as a sac fly brought home its sixth run and set the final score of 6-3.
The Bulldogs will close out their time in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, Feb. 18, taking on Florida Gulf Coast (5-3) at 2:30 p.m. CT.
2017 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge Schedule…
Thursday, Feb. 16
Game 1 - Mississippi State def. Fresno State, 4-1
Game 2 – Florida Gulf Coast def. Fresno State, 4-3
Game 3 – Texas Tech def. Cal State Fullerton, 5-1
Game 4 – Texas Tech def. Florida Gulf Coast, 10-8
Friday, Feb. 17
Game 5 – Cal State Fullerton def. Mississippi State, 6-1
Game 6 – Cal State Fullerton def. Florida Gulf Coast, 4-1
Game 7 – Fresno State def. Florida Gulf Coast, 9-0
Game 8 – Mississippi State def. Texas Tech, 6-3
Saturday, Feb. 18
Game 9 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas Tech – 9 a.m. CT
Game 10 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Fresno State – 11:45 a.m. CT
Game 11 – Mississippi State vs. Florida Gulf Coast – 2:30 p.m. CT
Scoring Plays Versus Cal State Fullerton…
2nd Inning – With runners on first and second, Amanda Ivy lays down a bunt and brings home Caroline Seitz, as the throw to first is off target
Scoring Plays Versus Texas Tech…
4th Inning – Olivia Golden sends a single through the left side, bringing home Alexis Silkwood and Maddie Dorsett for the Bulldogs' first two runs of the game
4th Inning – Emily Heimberger followed on the next play, reaching on a fielder's choice as an error on the catcher allowed Sarai Niu to cross home plate safely
4th Inning – With Olivia Golden on third and Emily Heimberger on second, Bevia Robinson knocked an RBI single to bring Golden home and improve MSU's lead to 4-0
4th Inning – After Reggie Harrison is walked, Caroline Seitz singles to right field, bringing home Bevia Robinson and Emily Heimberger to increase State's lead to 6-0
Golden Tallies Career Night For The Dogs…
Redshirt junior Olivia Golden as her sights set on a standout 2017 season after battling injuries for the majority of her time in the Maroon and White. Friday night the Hartselle, Ala., native took a step in that direction, as she tallied a career-high two hits and tied a career high with a pair of RBI. Her RBI single sparked what ended up being a six-run inning for the Bulldogs.
Harrison's Hot Streak Continues…
Since arriving in Puerto Vallarta, Reggie Harrison has been on fire. For the week, she is hitting 6-for-9 with two RBI, two doubles and a home run. Harrison is hitting .667 for the tournament, while adding a 1.222 slugging percentage and a .727 on-base percentage.
Robinson Keeps On Shining…
Bevia Robinson has been one of the top players for the Bulldogs so far in 2017, especially in the three games. For the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, Robinson owns a .400 clip and has stolen three bases. On the year, Robinson's .385 average is second-best on the team, while her five stolen bases lead MSU.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
State used a six-run fourth inning to take down Texas Tech, as three MSU hits and two Tech errors combined to bring home six Bulldogs. After Caroline Seitz reached on a hit by pitch, a throwing error allowed Morgan Bell to each first safely, putting two on for the Dogs.
Another hit by pitch would load the bases for State. Tech would get the force out at home on the next play, but Olivia Golden busted the game open in the next at-bat. Golden's second hit of the game was a two-run single through the left side, bringing home two runs.
MSU's third run came across on the next play, as an error on the catcher allowed Sarai Niu to safely reach home. Bevia Robinson would drive in the fifth with a single and the final run came via a Seitz single to right.
Tech would get one run back in the bottom half of the inning thanks to an RBI single. A two-run homer in the sixth cut the MSU lead to 6-3, but TTU would come no closer.
Silkwood earned the win and improved to 4-0 on the year, throwing a complete game for the fourth time in 2017. She added in three strikeouts and one walk on the night.
Offensively, Golden's career-best two-hit night paced the Dogs, while Reggie Harrison, Niu, Robinson and Seitz each turned in a hit.
In the first game of the day, the Bulldogs fell in a 6-1 decision to Cal State Fullerton. State landed the first blow, as they scored in the second inning. After a single from Seitz and a walk issued to Emily Heimberger, Amanda Ivy laid down a bunt which would lead to a Titan error that would bring Seitz home.
After a scoreless third, the Titans turned in a five-run fourth inning to jump out in front for good. CSF was able to add an insurance run in the sixth frame, as a sac fly brought home its sixth run and set the final score of 6-3.
The Bulldogs will close out their time in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, Feb. 18, taking on Florida Gulf Coast (5-3) at 2:30 p.m. CT.
2017 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge Schedule…
Thursday, Feb. 16
Game 1 - Mississippi State def. Fresno State, 4-1
Game 2 – Florida Gulf Coast def. Fresno State, 4-3
Game 3 – Texas Tech def. Cal State Fullerton, 5-1
Game 4 – Texas Tech def. Florida Gulf Coast, 10-8
Friday, Feb. 17
Game 5 – Cal State Fullerton def. Mississippi State, 6-1
Game 6 – Cal State Fullerton def. Florida Gulf Coast, 4-1
Game 7 – Fresno State def. Florida Gulf Coast, 9-0
Game 8 – Mississippi State def. Texas Tech, 6-3
Saturday, Feb. 18
Game 9 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas Tech – 9 a.m. CT
Game 10 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Fresno State – 11:45 a.m. CT
Game 11 – Mississippi State vs. Florida Gulf Coast – 2:30 p.m. CT
Scoring Plays Versus Cal State Fullerton…
2nd Inning – With runners on first and second, Amanda Ivy lays down a bunt and brings home Caroline Seitz, as the throw to first is off target
Scoring Plays Versus Texas Tech…
4th Inning – Olivia Golden sends a single through the left side, bringing home Alexis Silkwood and Maddie Dorsett for the Bulldogs' first two runs of the game
4th Inning – Emily Heimberger followed on the next play, reaching on a fielder's choice as an error on the catcher allowed Sarai Niu to cross home plate safely
4th Inning – With Olivia Golden on third and Emily Heimberger on second, Bevia Robinson knocked an RBI single to bring Golden home and improve MSU's lead to 4-0
4th Inning – After Reggie Harrison is walked, Caroline Seitz singles to right field, bringing home Bevia Robinson and Emily Heimberger to increase State's lead to 6-0
Golden Tallies Career Night For The Dogs…
Redshirt junior Olivia Golden as her sights set on a standout 2017 season after battling injuries for the majority of her time in the Maroon and White. Friday night the Hartselle, Ala., native took a step in that direction, as she tallied a career-high two hits and tied a career high with a pair of RBI. Her RBI single sparked what ended up being a six-run inning for the Bulldogs.
Harrison's Hot Streak Continues…
Since arriving in Puerto Vallarta, Reggie Harrison has been on fire. For the week, she is hitting 6-for-9 with two RBI, two doubles and a home run. Harrison is hitting .667 for the tournament, while adding a 1.222 slugging percentage and a .727 on-base percentage.
Robinson Keeps On Shining…
Bevia Robinson has been one of the top players for the Bulldogs so far in 2017, especially in the three games. For the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, Robinson owns a .400 clip and has stolen three bases. On the year, Robinson's .385 average is second-best on the team, while her five stolen bases lead MSU.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Kessler, K (1-1)
L: Knudsen, Cassady (0-2)
Batting:
2B: Moore, Kat 1 ; Harrison, Reggie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Seitz, Caroline 1
SB: Robinson, Bevia 1 ; Ivy, Amanda 1
Batting:
2B: Gonzalez, A 1
RBI: Parks, T 1 ; Randall, E 1 ; Brannan, S 1
SF: Parks, T 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rippy, D 1 ; Clemetson, B 1 ; Colenzo, S 1 ; Randall, E 1 ; Burns, A 1 ; Brannan, S 1
CS: Williams, A 1
HBP: Burns, A 1 ; Brannan, S 1
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