@MizzouSoftball Topples Wisconsin & Bethune-Cookman in Saturday Doubleheader Sweep

Saturday, February 24

Cathedral City, Calif.

11:30 am

University of Missouri

9-6

Wisconsin

6-6

Wisconsin

Mizzou

@MizzouSoftball Topples Wisconsin & Bethune-Cookman in Saturday Doubleheader Sweep

2/24/2018 10:34:00 PM | Softball

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Tigers match season-high winning streak of three games

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – Mizzou Softball (10-6) produced a pair of impressive wins Saturday, defeating Wisconsin and Bethune-Cookman in a doubleheader sweep at Big League Dreams Complex. The Tigers matched their season-best winning streak of three games following today's triumphs and have won six of their past seven contests overall.

#ShowMe Top Performers vs. Wisconsin

Eli Daniel: (W) 4.0 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Lauren Rice: (SV) 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Amanda Sanchez: 3-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
Callie Martin: 2-for-3, R, RBI

#ShowMe Top Performers vs. Bethune-Cookman

Cayla Kessinger: 2-for-3, R, HR, 2 RBI
Regan Nash: 2-for-3, 2 R, SB
Brooke Wilmes: 2-for-3, R, 2 RBI
Nalani Scates: (W) 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 K

Coach Fogue's Corner

On Saturday's pair of victories…

"We're playing well overall right now, starting back with the conclusion of last weekend's Michele Smith Invitational in Florida. Wisconsin really struggled defensively in game one and our girls capitalized at the plate. Eli (Daniel) and Lauren (Rice) were real efficient in the circle and got a lot of swing and misses. Our nightcap against Bethune-Cookman was a true group effort. Nalani (Scates) continues to give us great innings as of late and we took advantage at the dish with a big six-run second inning. We have another big one tomorrow against UCLA and we're excited for the opportunity."

#MIZ Takeaways

Kessinger's safely reached base streak concluded at 24-consecutive games after going 0-for-4 against Wisconsin. The Tiger sophomore quickly rebounded with a new streak in the team's finale Saturday, as she ripped her third home run of the trip against Bethune-Cookman.
Sanchez continued to add on to her impressive start this season with a three-hit performance against the Badgers in game one. She now has a whopping four three-hit outings already this year.
Mizzou's bats impressed collectively against Bethune-Cookman, as Kessinger, Nash, Wilmes and Trenity Edwards all tallied multi-hit games.
Nash's pair of hits in game two extended her current hitting streak to six games. She also sits with six multi-hit games for the season, ranking T-2nd on Mizzou.
In the circle today, Daniel tied for the team lead with her third victory this season after taking care of Wisconsin. The Tiger sophomore allowed a first inning two-run home run, but limited the Badgers to zero hits over her final 3.2 innings of work.
In game two against Bethune-Cookman, Scates dazzled in the circle for the fourth-straight appearance en route to the victory. Dating back to the conclusion of the Tigers' matchup vs. CSUN (Feb. 9), Scates has tossed an impressive 10.1 consecutive scoreless innings pitched.

Up Next

The Tigers' 2018 Mary Nutter Classic will be a Sunday matchup versus No. 3 UCLA. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT. Mizzou finally returns to Mid-Missouri next weekend for its 2018 home opener with the Mizzou Tournament.

Coach Fogue and the Tigers will play six games over three days, beginning with a doubleheader against Southeast Louisiana and Drake on Friday, March 2. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT and 5:30 p.m. CT, respectively. Both games will broadcast live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN.

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