Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Thursday, September 28
Murfreesboro, TN
5:00 PM CT
Middle Tennessee
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Volunteer State Community College
Blue Raiders win 7-1 in Fall Season Opener
9/28/2023 8:37:00 PM | Softball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Softball won their fall season opener against Volunteer State Community College 7-1 Thursday evening at Blue Raider Softball Field.
Quote from Head Coach Jeff Breeden
"It's good to be back out competing against another team. We're excited to continue the fall season and build on tonight's win."
The Blue Raiders jumped out to an early lead after scoring two first inning runs. Julia Garcia scored two on a double down the right field line.
Shelby Echols, Ansley Blevins and Garcia all doubled in the third inning to extend the lead to four.
Shelby Sargent and Mary Owens came across the plate late in the game to increase the lead to six.
Claire Woods started the game in the circle tossing three scoreless innings against the Pioneers. Kamryn Carcich took over from there holding the Pioneers at zero through six innings.
Keri Munn came in and threw six strikeouts in her three innings of work and Mary Martinez closed out the game giving MTSU the 7-1 win in the fall opener.
By the Numbers
6: Strikeouts by Keri Munn.
6: The Blue Raiders will have six games remaining in the fall season.
3: Doubles tonight by Julia Garcia
Up Next
MTSU will be back at Blue Raider Softball Field on Friday at 6 p.m. against Lipscomb.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Softball on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Softball), Twitter (@MT_Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
Quote from Head Coach Jeff Breeden
"It's good to be back out competing against another team. We're excited to continue the fall season and build on tonight's win."
The Blue Raiders jumped out to an early lead after scoring two first inning runs. Julia Garcia scored two on a double down the right field line.
Shelby Echols, Ansley Blevins and Garcia all doubled in the third inning to extend the lead to four.
Shelby Sargent and Mary Owens came across the plate late in the game to increase the lead to six.
Claire Woods started the game in the circle tossing three scoreless innings against the Pioneers. Kamryn Carcich took over from there holding the Pioneers at zero through six innings.
Keri Munn came in and threw six strikeouts in her three innings of work and Mary Martinez closed out the game giving MTSU the 7-1 win in the fall opener.
By the Numbers
6: Strikeouts by Keri Munn.
6: The Blue Raiders will have six games remaining in the fall season.
3: Doubles tonight by Julia Garcia
Up Next
MTSU will be back at Blue Raider Softball Field on Friday at 6 p.m. against Lipscomb.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Softball on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Softball), Twitter (@MT_Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
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