JACKSON, Tenn. - The Trevecca Nazarene University softball team closed out its Gulf South
Conference series Saturday with a doubleheader at Fesmire Field against Union. The Trojans
battled throughout the afternoon but ultimately fell 3-0 in the opener and 3-0 in the nightcap.
Despite the results, Trevecca (7-9, 3-9 GSC) showed strong efforts both in the circle and at the
plate, highlighted by solid pitching performances and several key hits throughout the day.
Union 3, Trevecca 0 (Game 1)
Trevecca produced early offensive opportunities in the series' second game but was unable to
capitalize despite collecting six hits.
The Trojans threatened in the opening inning when
Shay Hollingsworth singled and Annalise
Mecklenburg followed with another base hit to load the bases, but Union escaped the jam to
keep the game scoreless.
Trevecca continued to generate offense throughout the afternoon. Mecklenburg led the Trojans
at the plate with two hits, while
Sarah Nicholson,
Annabelle Ellis,
Kyleigh Burgett, and
Hollingsworth each added a hit.
In the circle,
Parker Herrin delivered a strong complete-game effort, tossing six innings and
allowing just five hits while keeping the Trojans within striking distance throughout the contest.
Trevecca threatened again in the seventh inning when Ellis singled to put the tying run at the
plate, but Union closed the door to secure the win.
Circle and Box Notes – Game 1
Union 3, Trevecca 0 (Game 2)
Trevecca again showed flashes offensively in the second game, finishing with four hits and
several late scoring opportunities.
Addy Grace paced the Trojans at the plate with two hits, reaching base twice and providing
Trevecca's most consistent offense of the game.
Kyleigh Burgett delivered the Trojans' biggest extra-base hit with a triple in the fifth inning,
putting a runner in scoring position as Trevecca looked to break through.
In the seventh inning, the Trojans mounted another rally.
Annabelle Ellis singled to start the
inning and
Brookelyn Miles entered as a pinch runner, stealing second base to move into
scoring position. Burgett was then hit by a pitch to place two runners on base, but Union
escaped the threat to preserve the shutout.
In the circle,
Bailey Goad turned in another steady performance, throwing six innings while
striking out four and allowing just three runs.
Circle and Box Notes – Game 2
- Addy Grace finished 2-for-3 to lead Trevecca offensively.
- Kyleigh Burgett recorded a triple and reached base twice.
- Annabelle Ellis added a hit and helped spark a seventh-inning rally.
- Brookelyn Miles contributed a stolen base as a pinch runner.
- Bailey Goad pitched six innings with four strikeouts in the circle
Next on the Diamond
Trevecca returns home next weekend to the Trevecca Softball Complex for a three-game Gulf
South Conference series against the Mississippi College Choctaws. The Trojans will look to
bounce back on their home field as conference play continues in Nashville.
