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Tar Heels Drop One-Run Game to Georgia Tech
March 24, 2019 | Softball
CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina scored two runs in the first inning, but the Yellow Jackets responded to pick up a 3-2 decision Sunday afternoon at Anderson Stadium.
Georgia Tech took the series, 2-1, and improves to 22-12, 5-4 in the ACC. UNC slides to 16-12, 6-3 in conference.
Key Moments
» Leah Murray sent a leadoff single up the middle before a passed ball and ground-out advanced her to third. Kristina Burkhardt sent a sac-fly to right, the outfielder misplayed it allowing her to reach second. Berlynne Delamora scored Burkhardt on an RBI-single. Shayla Thompson entered to run and stole second.
» Georgia Tech cut the lead in half as Rebecca Prairie sent a solo-shot to left in the third. Bailee Zeitler gave the Jackets a 3-1 lead on a home run in the fourth.
» Murray put down a bunt for her third hit of the day in the sixth. Delamora drew a two-out walk but the runners are left on base.
» Abby Settlemyre made a stand-out play, diving behind second base to keep Georgia Tech scoreless in the seventh.
» Zoë Goodman singled in the seventh. Kiersten Licea entered to pinch hit but a strikeout ended the game.
» Winning pitcher: Morgan Bruce (11-6) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (9-6)
Noteworthy
» Leah Murray went 3-for-3 to record her seventh multi-hit game of the season.
» Brittany Pickett struck out seven in her 11th complete game.
Up Next
The Tar Heels travel to ECU to take on the Pirates Wednesday at 5 p.m. before a three-day series at Pittsburgh Friday through Sunday.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Georgia Tech took the series, 2-1, and improves to 22-12, 5-4 in the ACC. UNC slides to 16-12, 6-3 in conference.
Key Moments
» Leah Murray sent a leadoff single up the middle before a passed ball and ground-out advanced her to third. Kristina Burkhardt sent a sac-fly to right, the outfielder misplayed it allowing her to reach second. Berlynne Delamora scored Burkhardt on an RBI-single. Shayla Thompson entered to run and stole second.
» Georgia Tech cut the lead in half as Rebecca Prairie sent a solo-shot to left in the third. Bailee Zeitler gave the Jackets a 3-1 lead on a home run in the fourth.
» Murray put down a bunt for her third hit of the day in the sixth. Delamora drew a two-out walk but the runners are left on base.
» Abby Settlemyre made a stand-out play, diving behind second base to keep Georgia Tech scoreless in the seventh.
» Zoë Goodman singled in the seventh. Kiersten Licea entered to pinch hit but a strikeout ended the game.
» Winning pitcher: Morgan Bruce (11-6) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (9-6)
Noteworthy
» Leah Murray went 3-for-3 to record her seventh multi-hit game of the season.
» Brittany Pickett struck out seven in her 11th complete game.
Up Next
The Tar Heels travel to ECU to take on the Pirates Wednesday at 5 p.m. before a three-day series at Pittsburgh Friday through Sunday.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Morgan Bruce (11-6)
L: Pickett, Brittany (9-6)
Batting:
HR: Bailee Zeitler 1 ; Rebecca Prairie 1
RBI: Bailee Zeitler 2 ; Rebecca Prairie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Skye Webb 1 ; Bailee Zeitler 1 ; Rebecca Prairie 1
HBP: Tricia Awald 1

Batting:
RBI: Burkhardt, Kristina 1 ; Delamora, Berlynne 1
SF: Burkhardt, Kristina 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Murray, Leah 1 ; Burkhardt, Kristina 1
SB: Thompson, Shayla 1
CS: Murray, Leah 1
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