Noles Come Up Short in Series Finale Against No. 3 Oklahoma State

STILLAWATER, OKLA. – The Florida State softball workforce’s (21-5) seventh inning rally got here up simply brief in a 3-2 loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State (20-2) within the sequence finale in Stillwater, Okla.

The Seminoles wasted no time to place stress on the Cowgirls as Kaley Mudge and Devyn Flaherty drew back-to-back walks to start out the sport. Mudge was caught stealing second, however Kalei Harding lined one into proper heart discipline for her eighth double of the yr to place runners on second and third. Harding prolonged her hitting streak to 6 video games and has now recorded a success in 12 out of the final 13 video games.

Michaela Edenfield stepped in and hit a groundball to 3rd base, however Flaherty beat the throw dwelling to present the Noles the 1-0 lead.

Ali DuBois acquired the beginning for the Seminoles within the circle and was implausible via three innings, permitting simply two hits and saved the Cowgirls scoreless.

Sandercock entered the sport in fourth inning and retired six out of the primary seven batters she confronted.

The Noles’ offense threatened within the third, fourth and fifth innings with runners in scoring place in every inning, however the Noles have been unable to get a success to extend its lead.

The Noles took a 1-0 lead into the underside of the sixth, however the Cowgirls led the inning off with back-to-back singles to place runners in scoring place. The Cowgirls took the lead on a double and tacked on yet another run to take a two-run lead into the seventh.

The Seminoles nonetheless had life although as Jahni Kerr and Hallie Wacaser every singled, and Josie Muffley laid down a bunt to place runners on second and third with one out. Mudge hit a single to shallow proper discipline permitting one run to attain, however the Noles couldn’t deliver the tying run throughout.

The Seminoles will now head to Norman, Okla., for a matchup with the top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Tuesday night time. First pitch is ready for 7 p.m. and will be seen reside on ESPN+

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