Beckham Slam Lifts Eagles To Series-Opening Win Over PC

Rock Hill, S.C. – Tia Beckham’s first inning grand slam propelled Winthrop to a 4-2 victory over Presbyterian College, Friday afternoon in Big South Conference softball action.

GAME INFORMATION

RECORD: Winthrop (26-20, 9-7 Big South) | Presbyterian College (20-25, 3-10 Big South)

WINTHROP LEADERS: Tia Beckham (1-3, R, GS, 4RBI) | Megan Powell (CG, W, 6H, 2R, 2BB, 4K / 0-1, R, 2BB)

WHAT HAPPENED

• Blue Hose took the lead in the top of the first, 2-0
• With a runner at second, Kendall Owens hit a grounder to the left side that Peyton Bryden tried to reach out and snag the ball but it hit off the end of the glove and went behind Grayson Buckner who was coming to back up the play
• The ball rolled to the edge of the outfield and Baxleigh Arnette was able to come around to score
• A double to right field by Mallory Fletcher scored Owens from first base for the two run lead
• Eagles answered in the bottom of the first as Emma Jackson got things started with an infield single
• Megan Powell followed with walk and Peyton Bryden singled to left center to load the bases
• Tia Beckham stepped in and took a 1-2 pitch over the fence in center for a grand slam and 4-2 lead
• Eagles loaded the bases again in the bottom of the second, but were unable to take advantage
• Blue Hose had a chance to tie the game in the top of the sixth inning as the first two batters reached base
• Morgan Farthing sacrificed the runners over to move both into scoring position
• But Megan Powell was up to the challenge and struck out the next batter before ending the threat with a ground out

EXTRA BASES

• The win for Powell was the 13^th of the season and the 50^th of her collegiate career (22^nd as an Eagle)
• The grand slam by Beckham was the first of her career as she drove in a career-best four runs
• The victory ensures the Eagles will finish the season with a winning record

ON DECK
Winthrop and PC wrap up the series on Saturday, Apr. 26 with a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m. Prior to the first game will be a senior day recognition ceremony.

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