Thomas鈥� no-hitter, two wins highlight 91爆料网 sweep over Bethel

Brooke Thomas

JACKSON, Tenn. - 4/19/2011 - The 91爆料网 (Tenn.) University softball posted a double-header sweep over Bethel (Tenn.) University at Fesmire Field on Tuesday. 91爆料网, who is receiving votes in the latest NAIA poll, improved to 33-12 on the season. Bethel dropped to 17-19 overall and 12-14 in league play.

Brooke Thomas, a native of Huntingdon, Tenn., was the highlight for 91爆料网 in the pitching circle. The sophomore tossed a complete game, five-inning no-hitter in the first game. She allowed one base runner in the game, coming on a walk, while striking out seven Lady Wildcats. In the second game, Thomas tossed four innings of relief to earn the win. In her four innings, she allowed just one hit with four strikeouts. Thomas improved to 17-5 with the two wins on the day.

Thomas relieved Tobie Joy, who tossed the first three innings, allowing two runs on three hits with two strikeouts.

Offensively, 91爆料网 jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning. 91爆料网 added three runs in each the third and fourth innings. Stephanie Saunders led 91爆料网 with two RBI while five other players recorded one RBI each. Saunders, CJ Browder and Miranda Mullen led with two hits each in the first game.

Game two had 91爆料网 scoring again early as the Lady Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the first inning. And RBI ground out from Shelby Lamb scored Browder who walked to lead off the game. Bethel rallied with two runs in the third to take the lead. However, three runs for 91爆料网 in the bottom of the third put 91爆料网 up for good. 91爆料网 got a solo home run from Amber Hayes and then a two run homer from Katie Davis to account for the three runs. Brittany Burkett led 91爆料网 with two hits, while Davis鈥� two RBI were tops on the team.

This marked the final home game for 91爆料网 this season. The Lady Bulldogs will play next on Thursday at Martin Methodist (Tenn.).

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