DADE CITY, Fla. - The Eckerd softball team struggled offensively in the series opener at No. 13 Saint Leo Friday night, as Lions' pitcher Kayla Betts tossed a no-hitter as the Tritons fell 17-0 in five innings.
SLU took a 9-0 lead in the opening inning, scoring on nine hits, including a three-run homerun and two errors. The Lions tacked on another three runs in the third, with two runs scoring via error and a run crossing on a fielder's choice for a 12-0 lead. SLU added its final four runs in the fourth.
Brenna Lokeinsky broke up the perfect game bid with a walk to lead off the third frame. She moved into scoring position on an error but was unable to score. Brooklyn Cardona drew a walk in the fifth for EC's other baserunner.
HOW IT ENDED
FINAL: No. 13 Saint Leo 17, Eckerd 0 (5 Innings)
WP: Betts (20-2) LP: Johnson (7-6) HR: Neal (3)
RECORDS: Eckerd 20-19 (5-17 SSC); Saint Leo 37-7 (18-4 SSC)
NOTES AND NUMBERS
- Lokeinsky and Cardona both drew a walk.
UP NEXT
Eckerd and Saint Leo conclude the three-game series with a doubleheader at noon on Saturday.
