PIKEVILLE, KY - Bryan College opened their series against Pikeville with a solid 10-4 win. The game started quietly with no runs in the first two innings, but Bryan got on the board in the third inning with two runs, including a solo home run by Aubree Presley. The fourth inning saw Bryan pull away significantly, scoring five runs. Key hits in this big inning came from Lily Taylor and Haley Stahl, whose bases-clearing double added three runs.

Pikeville tried to keep up, scoring two runs in both the third and sixth innings, but they couldn't match Bryan's output. Haley Stahl not only delivered at the plate but also contributed on the mound, pitching 4.2 innings and securing the win.

Key players included:

Lily Taylor: 3 hits, 2 RBIs
Haley Stahl: 4 RBIs and solid pitching relief
Vanessa Hart: 2 hits, helping set up scoring chances


Game 2 Recap: Bryan College at Pikeville

The second game was a tighter contest that extended into extra innings and weather. Denver Hogrefe pitched the entire game for Bryan, keeping them in the contest as Pikeville led 1-0 until the sixth inning. Bryan tied the game when Breanna Bumgardner scored on a single by Vanessa Hart. The game went to the tenth inning, where Bryan took control, scoring five runs highlighted by Lily Taylor's two-RBI single and a bases-loaded walk by Bumgardner.

Denver Hogrefe's complete game was a key factor, allowing just one run and keeping Pikeville's hitters in check throughout the game.

Key performances:

Breanna Bumgardner: Important walks and an RBI in the tenth
Lily Taylor: Delivered a two-RBI single in the tenth
Denver Hogrefe: Strong pitching performance, going ten innings with just one run allowed



Next Time Out:
The Lady Lions are headed down the road for a doubleheader at Kentucky Christian beginning at 12:00 PM 4/20.