Texas State sent eight batters to the plate in the first inning of its game against Georgia State on Friday inside Bobcat Softball Stadium. All but one of the at-bats advanced a runner.
Junior center fielder Christiana McDowell led off with a bunt for a single. Junior second base Bailee Carter reached on an error, sending McDowell to third. Sophomore shortstop Tara Oltmann grounded out next, but Carter moved into scoring position. Junior infielder Hailey MacKay was walked, loading the bases for the hosts.
A sacrifice fly from junior catcher Haleigh Davis brought McDowell home for the first run of the game. A single to left field by senior outfielder Kennedy Cline allowed Carter to turn two bases and pick up another score. Sophomore infielder ArieAnn Bell walked to first in the next trip to the plate and the Panthers switched pitchers. Freshman designated player Samara Lagway flied out to end the inning, with Texas State leading, 2-0.
