INDIANAPOLIS - The No. 2 UIndy softball team swept Quincy on Thursday in their conference doubleheader. The game was moved up from Saturday, April 27 due to weather predictions. The Hounds continue to make waves with their 19-game win streak.
Additionally, the wins clinched a second straight GLVC regular-season title for the Hounds.
GAME 1 | UIndy 3, Quincy 0
Kenzee Smith earned her 17th shutout win this season during game one and is now 28-1 on the season. The Indianapolis native struck out nine batters while only allowing one walk, tying the school record for most shutouts in a season (Jennifer DeMotte, 2012).
Braxton Downs grabbed two ribbies with SAC flies in the first and third innings, respectively.
Grace Mosele earned the last run of the day on a double steal.
Megan Nichols also stole a base during the contest.
Shelby Cook coaxed two of the eight Greyhound walks.
GAME 2 | UIndy 8, Quincy 2
Entering the bottom of the sixth the Hounds held the lead, 3-1. UIndy went on a five-run rally in the frame to cement their sweep over the Hawks. With the bases loaded, Nichols hit a two-RBI single into left center.
Lexy Rees grabbed one ribbie on a single as well but a throwing error by Quincy during the play brought another runner home. Downs grabbed her third RBI with a single.
During game two, Downs also hit her third SAC fly of the day. Nichols earned an RBI earlier in the game, finishing with a team-high of three overall. Rees notched a stolen base as well. As a team, the Hounds had a stellar performance at the plate by not striking out a single time against two pitchers.
Jayden Casebolt started in the circle for the Greyhounds. In 6 1/3 innings pitched, Casebolt struck out seven batters and only walked one.
Kaitlyn Brown made her 11th appearance this season with wrapping up the final two outs.
UP NEXT
UIndy will conclude the 2024 regular season with a matchup against Illinois Springfield on Sunday. Prior to the start of the game, the Greyhounds will celebrate Senior Day. The first pitch is slated for noon on April 28 at Baumgartner Field.
