MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Indiana State dropped an 8-0 decision to Kentucky on Sunday afternoon at the Tigers Softball Complex, closing out play at the Memphis tournament.
The Wildcats struck early, plating two runs in the bottom of the first inning behind a pair of solo home runs to take a 2-0 lead. Kentucky added another run in the second following a double and an RBI single to extend the margin to 3-0.
Indiana State battled defensively through the middle innings, turning to Megan Asher in relief in the fourth before Caylee Gaytan entered in the fifth. The Sycamores worked around traffic in multiple frames but Kentucky capitalized on key opportunities, adding one run in the fourth and four more in the fifth to secure the run-rule victory.
Offensively, the Sycamores were limited in their opportunities against Kentucky's pitching staff. Claire Connelly reached base in the fifth on an error, and Ireland Riley came on as a pinch runner and stole second to put a runner in scoring position. However, Indiana State was unable to break through as Kentucky finished with 12 hits on the afternoon.
Indiana State will continue its regular season next Wednesday with its home opener against Butler at Price Field.
Notes
• Caylee Gaytan made her fifth relief appearance of the season, entering in the fifth inning against Kentucky.
• Ireland Riley recorded a stolen base in the fifth inning after entering as a pinch runner.
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