MEMPHIS, TN- The Millsaps Majors earned another split with the Rhodes Lynx on Sunday, winning game two behind Blakeli Entremont's complete game 2-1 and falling 8-6 in game one.
The two conference rivals played two games of contrasting styles on Sunday. In game one, a two-run sixth proved to be the difference in an 8-6 Rhodes' win.
GAME ONE BOX
Rhodes grabbed the early lead with two runs in the first and another one in the second off Molly Tyner. A bases-loaded single and hit by pitch produced the two runs but the senior right hander got a timely pop-up to avert any further damage. A double and run-scoring single in the second put the Majors' down 3-0 after two innings.
The Majors rallied in a big way with a six-run third inning. Megan Murray delivered a bases-clearing double with two outs to tie the game at three. Savannah Havard then doubled home Murray and Tiffany Havard unloaded on a two-run home run to drive home sister Savannah and give the Majors a 6-3 lead.
Rhodes tied the game in the fourth and chased Tyner from the game. The Lynx rallied for three runs on four hits off Tyner and Katie Birdwell to tie the game. A two-out two run single in the sixth off Birdwell produced two unearned runs that proved to be the difference in the game.
Millsaps would put runners on the corners in the seventh after singles from Caroline Thompson and Murray. Back-to-back strikeouts ended the game as Rhodes took game one.
In game two, Entremont out dueled Forrest Skelton in the 2-1 Majors' win. The freshman went the distance, allowed one unearned run, scattered five hits struck out two and walked none.
The Majors got an unearned run in the first inning after getting Caroline Thompson on via an error. The senior then stole second and came into score on a double from Megan Murray.
Rhodes would tie the game in a similar way in the second, getting a runner on via an error then scoring off a double.
The Majors would score what proved to be the game-winning run in the third inning. Kat Romero doubled and was moved to third on a Thompson sacrifice. Abbie Joiner then hit home Romero with a run-scoring single.
Pitching then took over for both teams. Entremont stymied the Lynx all game long and allowed just two base runners between the third and sixth. The Majors had small chances in the fourth and fifth, getting runners into scoring position with two outs but couldn't dent the plate.
Rhodes threatened in the seventh to tie the game, getting a lead-off double. Entremont side-stepped that as well as a single to get a fly out and line out to end the ball game.
The split moves the Majors to 14-7 overall and 5-7 in the SAA. Millsaps will welcome in the conference leading Berry Vikings next weekend for a four-game set. First pitch on Saturday is set for noon.