The East Central College Softball Falcons (30-16) beat Moberly Area 5-1 in the elimination game of the game of the Region 16 DII Tournament in Park Hills, MO.
The Falcons opened the scoring in the first in inning after Ryleigh Long drew a walk, scoring one run.
Abrea Simmons earned the win for East Central College. The pitcher allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, striking out six.
Meredith Blakemore drove the middle of the lineup, leading East Central College with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 2-for-4 on the day. Avery Little and Blakemore each collected two hits for East Central College. East Central College turned one double play in the game. East Central College were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Genevieve Beacom had the most chances in the field with six.
The Falcons continue to have life and will try to work their way back in the elimination bracket of the NJCAA Region 16 Tournament on Saturday.
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