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Softball Falls Short to No. 4 Alabama
February 27, 2021 | Softball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – On day two of the Crimson Classic, North Carolina dropped a pair of games vs. No. 4 Alabama on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Due to lights-out pitching by Lexi Kilfoyl, the Tar Heels managed a pair of base runners and two stolen bases in the 2-0 no hitter. Both Kristina Burkhardt and Aneshia Jordan managed a stolen base, but the Crimson Tide's pair of runs by the second inning was enough for the win in game one.
Brittany Pickett hit leadoff single in the seventh inning of game two, but wasn't enough to spark a comeback as Alabama claimed 4-0 win on unearned runs. Burkhardt doubled in the first, but the Tar Heels left four on base throughout the game as Alabama's Montana Fouts struck out 12.
Tallying two hits on the day, Carolina swiped three bases in the doubleheader. Carolina falls to 5-4 while Alabama improves to 13-0.
The Tar Heels wrap up the Crimson Classic vs. Memphis Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
Alabama 2, Carolina 0
» Hannah George recovered from an 3-0 count to strike out Alabama's leadoff, Elissa Brown, who ranks first in the SEC as toughest to strikeout with one this season.
» Alabama's Bailey Hemphill sent a solo shot to left-center for the 1-0 lead in the first. Kilfoyl doubled to left in the second for a two-run lead.
» Defensively, George dove for a pop-up and turned a double play in the second. Kayla Baptista made a diving play in the fifth to keep Alabama at bay.
» Pickett drew a walk in the second and pinch runner Jordan stole second for UNC's second stolen base.
» George prevailed through a 10-pitch at-bat vs. Hemphill in the third to keep the Crimson Tide off the board.
» In her second complete game of the season, George retired nine-straight from the second to the fifth inning, striking out three with four hits in 6.0 innings.
» Winning pitcher: Lexi Kilfoyl (5-0) // Losing pitcher: Hannah George (1-3)
Alabama 4, Carolina 0
» Burkhardt doubled in the first for UNC's first hit of the day.
» Taylor Greene threw down to Skyler Brooks to catch the Alabama stealing in the first.
» Baptista led off the fourth and capitalized on a Alabama error. Reaching on a fielder's choice, Burkhardt stole second. Pickett was intentionally walked, but Carolina was unable to convert and left two on base.
» The Crimson Tide scored four unearned runs in the fourth on an RBI-single by Brown and two-run double by Alexis Mack.
» Alabama threatened again in the fifth, loading the bases with a pair of hits and an intentional walk. However, Pickett dished out her third strikeout to end the inning.
» Pickett singled up the middle to lead off the seventh, but it wasn't enough to spark a rally.
» Tossing her fifth complete game, Pickett struck out four in the setback.
» Winning pitcher: Montana Fouts (6-0) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (4-1)
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Due to lights-out pitching by Lexi Kilfoyl, the Tar Heels managed a pair of base runners and two stolen bases in the 2-0 no hitter. Both Kristina Burkhardt and Aneshia Jordan managed a stolen base, but the Crimson Tide's pair of runs by the second inning was enough for the win in game one.
Brittany Pickett hit leadoff single in the seventh inning of game two, but wasn't enough to spark a comeback as Alabama claimed 4-0 win on unearned runs. Burkhardt doubled in the first, but the Tar Heels left four on base throughout the game as Alabama's Montana Fouts struck out 12.
Tallying two hits on the day, Carolina swiped three bases in the doubleheader. Carolina falls to 5-4 while Alabama improves to 13-0.
The Tar Heels wrap up the Crimson Classic vs. Memphis Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
Alabama 2, Carolina 0
» Hannah George recovered from an 3-0 count to strike out Alabama's leadoff, Elissa Brown, who ranks first in the SEC as toughest to strikeout with one this season.
» Alabama's Bailey Hemphill sent a solo shot to left-center for the 1-0 lead in the first. Kilfoyl doubled to left in the second for a two-run lead.
» Defensively, George dove for a pop-up and turned a double play in the second. Kayla Baptista made a diving play in the fifth to keep Alabama at bay.
» Pickett drew a walk in the second and pinch runner Jordan stole second for UNC's second stolen base.
» George prevailed through a 10-pitch at-bat vs. Hemphill in the third to keep the Crimson Tide off the board.
» In her second complete game of the season, George retired nine-straight from the second to the fifth inning, striking out three with four hits in 6.0 innings.
» Winning pitcher: Lexi Kilfoyl (5-0) // Losing pitcher: Hannah George (1-3)
Alabama 4, Carolina 0
» Burkhardt doubled in the first for UNC's first hit of the day.
» Taylor Greene threw down to Skyler Brooks to catch the Alabama stealing in the first.
» Baptista led off the fourth and capitalized on a Alabama error. Reaching on a fielder's choice, Burkhardt stole second. Pickett was intentionally walked, but Carolina was unable to convert and left two on base.
» The Crimson Tide scored four unearned runs in the fourth on an RBI-single by Brown and two-run double by Alexis Mack.
» Alabama threatened again in the fifth, loading the bases with a pair of hits and an intentional walk. However, Pickett dished out her third strikeout to end the inning.
» Pickett singled up the middle to lead off the seventh, but it wasn't enough to spark a rally.
» Tossing her fifth complete game, Pickett struck out four in the setback.
» Winning pitcher: Montana Fouts (6-0) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (4-1)
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Lexi Kilfoyl (5-0)
L: George, Hannah (1-3)
Base Running:
SB: Burkhardt, Kristina 1 ; Jordan, Aneshia 1
Batting:
2B: Lexi Kilfoyl 1
HR: Bailey Hemphill 1
RBI: Bailey Hemphill 1 ; Lexi Kilfoyl 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bailey Hemphill 1 ; Claire Jenkins 1
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