Box Score TAMPA, Fla. – Indiana State Softball earned a 4–1 victory over DePaul on Friday at the USF Tournament, using timely hitting and a strong performance in the circle from freshman Caylee Gaytan at USF Softball Stadium.
DePaul struck first in the opening inning with a solo home run to right center to take a 1–0 lead.
Indiana State responded in the third inning. Morgan Goodrich worked a two-out walk and advanced into scoring position before Addie Burns delivered an RBI single to left field, tying the game at 1–1.
The Sycamores took the lead in the fourth inning. Claire Connelly singled up the middle and was replaced by pinch runner Bella Pusateri, who later scored on a DePaul fielding error to give Indiana State a 2–1 advantage.
Indiana State added insurance in the fifth inning. After Goodrich reached on an error and Madison Poulson walked, Mallory Chavez singled to load the bases. Burns came through again, driving in two runs with a single to left field to extend the lead to 4–1.
Gaytan settled in after the first inning and was dominant the rest of the way. The freshman scattered three hits and allowed just one run while keeping the Blue Demons off the scoreboard over the final six innings to secure the win.
Indiana State finished with six hits in the contest, led by Burns' three RBIs. The Sycamores also played error-free defense behind Gaytan.
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Indiana State continues play at the USF Tournament on Saturday against Yale and Boston College.
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