University of Missouri
17/13 Alabama
Softball Falls to No. 17/13 Alabama in Series Opener
3/31/2023 9:34:00 PM | Softball
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The University of Missouri softball team (21-15, 1-9 SEC) fell short in its series opener, 4-0, against No. 17/13 Alabama (25-10, 3-4 SEC) Friday night at the Mizzou Softball Stadium.
Alabama claimed its lead in the fourth inning with a Larissa Preuitt grand slam. The Crimson Tide loaded the bases with a series of base hits and a fielder's choice before Preuitt drove in the only runs of the game with one swing of the bat.
Aside from the grand slam, Jordan Weber put forth a strong effort in the circle to keep Mizzou in the game over 5.2 innings of work.
Kara Daly attempted to start a rally with a leadoff single in the bottom of the seventh, but the Tigers could not capitalize off their first runner in scoring position of the evening.
The Crimson Tide were bolstered by Montana Fouts, who allowed just two hits while striking out 12 in a complete-game shutout.
NOTES
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Jordan Weber's 5.2 innings constituted her seventh effort of pitching five innings or more this season. She let up four runs on six hits with a pair of walks.
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Megan Schumacher finished out the contest for the Tigers, hurling 1.1 shutout innings and punching out a batter. She allowed just one hit.
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Chantice Phillips posted her fourth hit in five games.
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Chantice Phillips and Kara Daly each recorded their seventh hit in SEC play.
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Julia Crenshaw earned a walk and has reached base in each of the last two Tiger games.
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The game was delayed 30 minutes due to inclement weather in the Columbia area.
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Before the start of the contest, the Tigers honored Mizzou's 1983 NCAA WCWS team for its 40th anniversary.
UP NEXT
The Tigers will look to even up the series Saturday against Alabama at the Mizzou Softball Stadium. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m., CT. Saturday's game will be on SEC Network with Mike Couzens and Kayla Braud on the linear broadcast.
Saturday, fans can receive a fanny pack, while supplies last. Missouri will honor its alumni pregame and former Tigers pitcher Chelsea Thomas will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
FOLLOW THE TIGERS
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For all the latest on Mizzou Softball, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team @MizzouSoftball (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
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Single game and limited season tickets are currently on sale. Tickets can be purchased online, in-person at the Mizzou ticket office, or by calling 1 (800) CAT-PAWS.
