Softball Drops Pitching Duel at Murray State

MURRAY, Ky. - - Belmont University Softball dropped a 1-0 decision at Murray State Wednesday afternoon.
 
The result spoiled another courageous pitching performance against the Racers; this time Emma Summers allowing only one base runner in six-plus innings before Gracie Osbron hit a game-winning, walk-off home run.
 
Belmont threatened to score in the top half of the first, as Abi Ledbetter walked and Emily Cockrill reached base on a Murray State error.
 
But the pair were stranded on second and third base as Bre Haislip worked out of the jam.
 
Meanwhile, Summers retired the first 11 Racers she faced, before Osbron singled with two outs in the fourth inning.
 
Belmont got a leadoff double from Nicole Hughes to open the top of the seventh inning. Following a successful sacrifice bunt from Brenna Blume to advance Hughes to third base, Murray State pitcher Hannah James got consecutive strikeouts to keep the game scoreless.
 
Summers got Jadyn Thompson to fly out to right field before Osbron's big swing.
 
Belmont (23-21) returns to game action Friday vs. Drake.
 
First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. from E.S. Rose Park.