Brianna Leavell of Fort Lewis College fires off a pitch to a New Mexico Highlands University batter on Friday night at Aspen Field at FLC. Leavell and the Skyhawks shined under the lights for a rare night doubleheader. After going down 5-0 in the top of the second inning on a grand slam by Highlands’ Camrynn Ziegler, the Skyhawks answered right back to tie the game going to the third inning when Leavell hit an RBI single to right field to score Shelby Hotchkiss. Later in the fourth inning, Leavell blasted a two-run homer, and in the fifth she had a RBI sacrifice fly to lead FLC to a 10-5 win. She also improved her pitching record to 4-8 in a complete game in which she struck out six and walked two while allowing five earned runs on 10 hits.
FLC’s designated hitter Jadyn Gilley connected for a big solo home run to get the Skyhawks scoring started in the second inning in Friday night’s first game of a doubleheader against Highlands. The Skyhawks (9-16) will host Highlands (5-20) for another doubleheader Saturday at noon and 2 p.m. with fans welcome to attend.
Azalea Moore of Fort Lewis College steals second base while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Friday at Aspen Field at FLC.
Pilar Gutierrez of Fort Lewis College snags a line drive for an out against New Mexico Highlands University on Friday on Aspen Field at FLC. She later had an RBI single in the game.
Fort Lewis College softball head coach Ashley Reeves has a conversation with her team while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Friday on Aspen Field at FLC.
Azalea Moore of Fort Lewis College beats the throw at first base while playing New Mexico Highlands University on Friday on Aspen Field at FLC.
Kylie Hefley of Fort Lewis College catches a fly ball for an out against New Mexico Highlands University on Friday on Aspen Field at FLC.
Jadyn Gilley of Fort Lewis College is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against New Mexico Highlands University on Friday on Aspen Field at FLC.
Shelby Hotchkiss of Fort Lewis College fouls off a New Mexico Highlands University pitch on Friday on Aspen Field at FLC.
Kylie Hefley of Fort Lewis College puts down a bunt against New Mexico Highlands University on Friday on Aspen Field at FLC.
