GEORGETOWN, Ky. — In the final series of the regular season, the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions won a pair of low-scoring games thanks to the heroics of
Myleah Hardy. Her homer in the first game proved to be the game-winner in a 1-0 victory before she blasted two big flies in the second game to lead HFU to a 3-2 win.
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Game 1
Freed-Hardeman - 1
Georgetown - 0
The Lady Lions (18-19, 8-8 MSC) and the Tigers had a pitchers' duel with four combined base hits. In the first game,
Myleah Hardy had a two-out double in the first inning before
Karli Quillin's walk in the top of the third was FHU's next base runner.
The best opportunity for the Tigers (17-18, 6-10 MSC) came in the bottom of the third when a pair of walks helped put two runners into scoring position, but FHU's
Katy Gartrell got the strikeout to leave the runners stranded. Hardy's big fly in the seventh inning gave FHU the lead they would hold onto to get the victory.
Myleah Hardy had both of FHU's base hits, including the game-winning homer.
Katy Gartrell (7-9) got the victory in complete-game fashion where she struck out seven Tigers.
Scoring Summary
Top 7
Myleah Hardy sent a leadoff shot over the fence in left-center.
FHU 1, GC 0
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Game 2
Freed-Hardeman - 3
Georgetown - 2
It was all
Myleah Hardy again in the second day with the senior being responsible for all three Lady Lions (19-19, 9-8 MSC) by way of the long ball. Her solo shot in the first inning gave FHU an early lead.
Georgetwn (17-19, 6-11 MSC) look the lead with a two-run single in the fourth inning, but
Chloe Carter's single put an additional runner on base for Hardy to homer in.Â
Myleah Hardy's two base hits drove in all three runs while
Chloe Carter and
Christa Warren each tallied two hits.
Reagan Locke (3-4) punched out four Tigers in the complete-game victory.
Scoring Summary
Top 1
Myleah Hardy had another first-inning homer to give FHU the lead.
FHU 1, GC 0
Bottom 4
A leadoff double by the hosts was followed by another double, though FHU was able to hold the runner at third. A two-out single allowed both runners to cross to take a lead.
FHU 1, GC 2
Top 6
Chloe Carter opened the inning by legging out an infield single before Hardy smashed her second big fly of the game to give FHU the win.
FHU 3, GC 2
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Up Next
The Lady Lions conclude the regular season by facing the Georgetown Tigers at 11:00 a.m. on April 25.
