Kriesel Dominant for SFA in Shutout Victory Against Central Arkansas

Sunday, March 1

Conway, AR

1:30 p.m

Stephen F. Austin

15-4

Central Arkansas

13-8

SFA

Central Arkansas

Photo by: SFA Athletics

Kriesel Dominant for SFA in Shutout Victory Against Central Arkansas

3/1/2020 6:30:00 PM | Softball

Box Score

CONWAY, Ark. --Senior Ashley Kriesel was dealing on Sunday, tossing a four-hit shutout to lead the SFA Ladyjacks past the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears 3-0. Kriesel (9-1) went the distance for SFA (15-4), giving up four hits, walking one and striking out 11.

Junior Brittany Crawford led the way offensively for the Ladyjacks, going 3-for-3 in the ballgame with a home run and two RBIs. Junior Marisa Arriaga put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a double. Senior Madison Clements also contributed, going 1-for-3 for SFA with a double and an RBI.

With the victory, SFA closes out the Shamrock Classic with a perfect 5-0 record, having outscored the five opponents 36-3.

GAME SUMMARY

The Ladyjacks took the lead for good in the second, scoring for the first and only time in the inning. SFA scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run homer from Crawford.

GAME NOTES
» Kriesel tossed a four-hit shutout for the Ladyjacks.
» Crawford picked up three base knocks in the game for SFA.
» Kriesel struck out 11 Sugar Bears hitters.
» The Ladyjacks had control of the rest of the game after moving ahead of the Sugar Bears 3-0 in the top of the second.
» The Ladyjacks out-hit the Sugar Bears at a 10-4 clip.
» SFA went 2-for-6 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» SFA pitchers faced 25 Central Arkansas hitters in the game, allowing two ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out 11.
» Crawford led the Ladyjacks at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs.

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