BATON ROUGE, La. - The UT Arlington softball team suffered back-to-back losses as the Mavs fell to nationally ranked Virginia Tech and LSU on Friday, Feb. 14 from Tiger Park.
UTA vs. #18 Virginia Tech
Sophomore Emma Mazzarone and junior Cassie Grizzard combined to throw a shutout on Friday as the No. 17 Virginia Tech Hokies blanked UTAÂ 8-0.
Freshman Madi McDonnell (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for UT Arlington (4-3).
In the batter's box, the Mavericks were paced by junior Kailee Bautista, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a walk.
HOW IT HAPPENED
UT Arlington managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. The Mavericks last got a runner on third in the second, when sophomore Mia McNulty made it 60 feet away from scoring with one out.
GAME NOTES
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 36 Virginia Tech hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out two.
» The Mavericks drew four walks from Virginia Tech pitching.
» Bautista led the Mavericks at the plate, going 1-for-2.
» Virginia Tech was led offensively by senior Cori McMillan, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and an RBI.
» Mazzarone led the Hokies pitching staff, throwing five scoreless innings.
UTA at #7 LSUÂ
The Mavs were not able to notch a run against LSU pitcher junior Tatum Clopton on Friday and were shut out 6-0 by the No. 7 Tigers.
Senior Jessica Adams (1-1) started and took the loss in the circle for UT Arlington (4-4).
Offensively, the Mavericks were led by sophomore Mia McNulty, who went 2-for-2 on the day with a walk.
HOW IT HAPPENED
UT Arlington managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. The Mavericks last got a runner on third in the fourth, when McNulty made it 60 feet away from scoring with two outs.
GAME NOTES
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 27 LSU hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out two.
» The Mavericks drew five walks from LSU pitching.
» McNulty led the Mavericks at the plate, going 2-for-2.
» LSU was led offensively by freshman Tori Edwards, who went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Clopton led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven scoreless innings.
ON DECK
UTA will face the Hokies at 9 a.m. before taking on #21 Northwestern at 11:30 a.m. for just the second time in program history.
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