Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Thursday, April 17
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
6 PM
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22-22, 10-9
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Offense carries Blue Raiders to win over Jax State
4/17/2025 9:24:00 PM | Softball
Addy Edgmon leads the way with two home runs
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you're a fan of high-scoring games, then Blue Raider Softball Field was the place to be Thursday night. In a 9–6 slugfest, the Blue Raiders edged out the Jax State Gamecocks in a thriller.
The Blue Raiders (22–22, 10–9 CUSA) and Gamecocks (28–18, 10–9 CUSA) traded runs back and forth until MTSU pulled away late. On the first at-bat of the game, Jax State smashed a home run to center field to take an early lead. But the lead was short-lived. In the second inning, the Blue Raider offense exploded for four runs. Ava Tepe tied the game with an RBI double over the center fielder's head, and then Addy Edgmon ripped a three-run homer over the right field wall to make it a 4–1 ballgame.
Jax State responded with a run in the following inning on a sacrifice fly to cut the lead to two, but Julia Garcia answered in the bottom half with a three-run home run of her own to extend MTSU's lead to 7–2.
The Gamecocks strung together some solid at-bats over the next few innings, closing the gap to 7–6 heading into the bottom of the sixth.
That's when Edgmon delivered again, launching a towering two-run shot that cleared the fence with ease. It was the second multi-home run game of her career.
When asked about her performance, Edgmon said: "It felt great to be able to help the team tonight. My coaches believe in me, and my teammates put me in great spots."
By the Numbers
Up next
The Blue Raiders will be back tomorrow, April 18, vs. Jax State with first pitch set for 4:00 pm. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and live stats will be available at Stat Broadcast.
FOLLOW THE BLUE RAIDERS
Follow Middle Tennessee Softball on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Softball), Twitter (MT_Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
The Blue Raiders (22–22, 10–9 CUSA) and Gamecocks (28–18, 10–9 CUSA) traded runs back and forth until MTSU pulled away late. On the first at-bat of the game, Jax State smashed a home run to center field to take an early lead. But the lead was short-lived. In the second inning, the Blue Raider offense exploded for four runs. Ava Tepe tied the game with an RBI double over the center fielder's head, and then Addy Edgmon ripped a three-run homer over the right field wall to make it a 4–1 ballgame.
Jax State responded with a run in the following inning on a sacrifice fly to cut the lead to two, but Julia Garcia answered in the bottom half with a three-run home run of her own to extend MTSU's lead to 7–2.
The Gamecocks strung together some solid at-bats over the next few innings, closing the gap to 7–6 heading into the bottom of the sixth.
That's when Edgmon delivered again, launching a towering two-run shot that cleared the fence with ease. It was the second multi-home run game of her career.
When asked about her performance, Edgmon said: "It felt great to be able to help the team tonight. My coaches believe in me, and my teammates put me in great spots."
By the Numbers
- 10: Addy Edgmon has recorded 10 home runs in her last 23 games.
- 56: The Blue Raiders are up to 56 home runs this season, 24th in the nation.
- 9: Tonight was just the second time Jax State has let up nine or more runs.
Up next
The Blue Raiders will be back tomorrow, April 18, vs. Jax State with first pitch set for 4:00 pm. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and live stats will be available at Stat Broadcast.
FOLLOW THE BLUE RAIDERS
Follow Middle Tennessee Softball on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Softball), Twitter (MT_Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: AMMON, Leila (7-9)
L: Kat Carter (9-6)
S: Martinez, Mary (1)
Batting:
2B: Emma Elrod 1 ; Amber Reed 1
HR: Emma Elrod 1
RBI: Emma Elrod 1 ; Amber Reed 4
SF: Amber Reed 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Emma Elrod 3 ; Amber Reed 1 ; Kailey Martin 1 ; Haleigh Cushingberry 1
SB: Emma Elrod 1
Batting:
2B: Harter, Macie 1 ; TEPE, Ava 1
HR: Edgmon, Addy 2 ; GARCIA, Julia 1
RBI: Edgmon, Addy 5 ; GARCIA, Julia 3 ; TEPE, Ava 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Edgmon, Addy 2 ; Blevins, Ansley 1 ; Medlock, Lexi 1 ; GARCIA, Julia 1 ; BROOKS, Ava 1 ; AMMON, Leila 1 ; TEPE, Ava 2
Game Leaders
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