NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Softball dropped a 9-4 decision to Drake Saturday afternoon from E.S. Rose Park.
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The Bruins honored seniors
Kailey Brown,
Audrey Lyle,
MyKayla Spurlin and
Kristen Green prior to first pitch.
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After Drake scored one run in the top of the first inning, Belmont received a wonderful boost in the second.
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Brown orchestrated a Hollywood script of sorts, by sending a full-count pitch over the right field fence for the first home run of her career on Senior Day.
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Drake swung momentum in the third inning plating five runs to take control, highlighted by a three-run home run from Carey Koenig.
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The Bruins responded with a scoring rally in the bottom of the frame, but the Bulldogs minimized the damage with outstanding defense.
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MaKayla Rice threw out pinch runner
Savannah Halterman at home plate following an RBI single from
Brenna Blume to keep the score at 6-3.
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Belmont had another scoring opportunity thwarted at home plate in the fourth inning, as
Kaley Varner was ruled out on a double-steal attempt.
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Brown limited Drake to two earned runs in admirable relief pitching work, but a lone run in the sixth inning from
Ally Turner would close out the Bruin scoring.
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Belmont (24-22) concludes the weekend series with Drake Sunday.
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First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m.
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