Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
4-27, 0
Valparaiso
24-14, 0
Racers Take Run-Rule Win as James Post Perfect Game
4/8/2023 5:10:00 PM | Softball
Hannah James pitches perfect game as Racers dominate the Beacons through the fifth inning to earn the run rule win.
In A Nutshell
Murray State softball was led by Taylor Jackson, who posted a career-high five RBI game to earn the 8-0 run-rule win over Valparaiso to clinch the series. Gracie Osbron was first to put the Racers on the board after scoring Adison Hicks in the third inning. Jackson then hit a two-RBI single in the same inning to put the Racers up 3-0.
The Racers had a big offensive inning in the fourth as Jadyn Thompson hits a single to score Shelby Durbin home. Osbron and Lily Fischer walked to load the bases before Jackson hit a 3 RBI double to make it 7-0 for the Racers. Lindsey Carroll then hits an RBI single to make it 8-0.
Hannah James pitched a perfect game to close it in the fifth inning. She stuck out nine out of 15 batters faced to post her fifth career perfect game.
Fast Facts
- James pitched her fifth career perfect game.
- Jackson posted a career-high five RBI game. Posting her 19th RBI of the season.
- Obron hit her 25h RBI of the season.
What's Next?
Racers are set to close the series at 12 p.m., tomorrow.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: James, Hannah (10-5)
L: Seib, Easton (3-13)
Batting:
2B: Jackson, Taylor 1 ; Carroll, Lindsey 1
RBI: Thompson, Jadyn 1 ; Osbron, Gracie 1 ; Jackson, Taylor 5 ; Carroll, Lindsey 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Lackey, Erin 1 ; Thompson, Jadyn 1 ; Osbron, Gracie 2 ; Fischer, Lily 1 ; Jackson, Taylor 1 ; Durbin, Shelby 1 ; Hicks, Adison 1
SB: Osbron, Gracie 1 ; Carroll, Lindsey 1
