ARLINGTON, Texas - Junior Marley Neises racked up three hits to help lead the UT Arlington Mavericks over the Seattle U Redhawks 5-4 Friday.
Senior Emilie Hoelscher (9-5) got the win for UT Arlington (24-22, 10-12). The left-hander went seven innings, giving up four runs, all of them earned, on nine hits, allowing no walks and striking out three.
In addition to her three hits, Neises had a double, a triple and an RBI to lead the Mavericks. Sophomore Mia McNulty furnished a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-3 with a home run and three RBI. Freshman Talia Maldonado also contributed for UT Arlington, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a home run, a walk and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 1-0, the Mavericks first put runs on the board in the first inning. UT Arlington got an RBI single from McNulty, scoring Neises from second base.
The Redhawks then scored one run to retake their advantage heading into the third inning, when the Mavericks responded by getting back on the scoreboard themselves. UT Arlington scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Neises, which brought the score level at 2-2.
That 2-2 tie turned into a 4-2 UT Arlington lead in the fifth. The Mavericks added two to their tally on McNulty's two-run homer to left.
UT Arlington kept the Redhawks scoreless before their offense got things rolling the next inning. The Mavericks pushed across a run on Maldonado's two-out solo dinger off sophomore Avari Morris, bringing the score to 5-2 in favor of UT Arlington. Seattle U put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Mavericks still held on for the 5-4 win.
GAME NOTES
» Neises picked up three base hits in the game for UT Arlington.
» The Mavericks power output was led by Neises, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» UT Arlington went 3-for-6 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 29 Seattle U hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out three.
» The Mavericks drew four walks from Seattle U pitching.
» McNulty led the Mavericks at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
ON DECK
UTA will play a doubleheader beginning at 10 a.m. CT on Saturday, May 3 from Allan Saxe Field as Saturday will serve as Senior Day for UTA's three seniors: Emilie Hoelscher, Nicole Hill and Jessica Adams.
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