Six-Run First Sinks Florida Tech Softball


The University of Alabama in Huntsville scored six runs in the first inning on Monday, propelling the home team to a 7-1 victory over Florida Tech. UAH is ranked 16th nationally and they showed why, scoring four runs against Panthers starter Rachel Pence, who faced six batters and only retiring one.

UAH starter Tyler Harrison was in control from the start, going the distance and allowing one run on five hits. She struck out nine and did not walk a batter, throwing 117 pitches. She handed the Panthers their eighth straight loss.

Haley Thompson started the game with a single and that was followed by back-to-back home runs by Kaitlyn Bannister and Taylor Wascavage. After an error allowed Harrison to reach, the Panthers recorded an out on a fielder’s choice. It was a short reprieve, because Reagan Malone doubled in another run, giving the Chargers a 4-0 lead.

That was the end of the day for Pence (7-7), who pitched 0.1 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits. She threw 18 pitches.

Amanda Kahn came on in relief of Pence and allowed an RBI single to Sarah Jordan and an RBI ground out to Ashley Cornell, to complete the scoring. UAH sent 10 batters to the plate in the inning.

The Panthers (10-12) scored their only run of the game in the third inning. Audrey Gangloff and Kaitlin Buchholz  hit back-to-back singles off Harrison and Alexus Smith doubled Gangloff home one out later, making it 6-1.

Brooke Miller hit the third home run of the game for the Chargers in the bottom of the fifth, capping the scoring. It was the sixth hit Kahn gave up on the day. She allowed two runs (one earned) did not walk a batter and did not record a strikeout. She threw 71 pitches, over 4.2 innings.

McKenzie Krutsinger pitched the sixth inning for the Panthers, striking out one and walking one. She threw 22 pitches.

For more info: Florida Tech @ Alabama in Huntsville Box Score
The two teams meet again Tuesday, with an 11:00 a.m. first pitch.

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