MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Montevallo softball team earned its highest ranked win in program history, splitting the Saturday doubleheader at No. 6 AUM. The Falcons took the first game of the day, 3-2, before falling 1-0 to close the weekend.
GAME ONE
Four Falcons spent time in the circle in game one.
Kinsley Byrd earned the start and allowed one run, five hits, and struck out two in four innings of work, while
Mya Young pitched the next two innings, allowing one run.
Rachel Whiddon picked up the win and
Taylor Lloyd earned the save, as the duo held the Warhawks scoreless in the last two innings.
The Warhawks struck first in the bottom of the second inning, as an error put a runner on base and a wild pitch ultimately brought her home, giving AUM an early 1-0 advantage.
The Falcons looked to respond in the top of the third, as
Bentlee Stiner doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch, but the Falcons were unable to capitalize.
The Warhawks threatened in the bottom half of the third, putting a pair of runners in scoring position.
Madison Fargo ended the threat, turning a crucial double play to keep AUM off the scoreboard in the frame.
The Warhawks added to its lead in the bottom of the fifth, as a solo home run extended the advantage to 2-0.
Montevallo looked to rally in the top of the seventh, down to its final three outs.
Emma Hawkins got things started with a leadoff single and
Bentlee Stiner followed that up with a walk.
Molly Pendley ultimately hit a huge two-RBI double to score both runners and tie the game, 2-2, in the top of the seventh.
Rachel Whiddon entered the circle in the bottom of the seventh and sat the Warhakws down in order, sending the game to extra innings.
Madison Fargo opened the top of eighth with a single, putting the go-ahead run on first for UM. After a pair of sacrifice-groundouts, Fargo scored on a wild pitch to give the Falcons a 3-2 lead.
Taylor Lloyd entered the circle in the bottom of the eighth, looking to pick up the save. The Warhawks got the tying run in scoring position, but a strikeout from Lloyd would end the game and secure the 3-2 victory for Montevallo.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 3 | Auburn Montgomery 2
Records: Montevallo 30-21 (19-13 GSC) | Auburn Montgomery 33-10 (24-8 GSC)
Location: AUM Softball Complex | Montgomery, Ala.
GAME NOTES
GAME TWO
After picking up the win in the first game,
Rachel Whiddon returned the circle and pitched her first complete game of the year. The senior allowed one run, two hits, and no free passes in six innings of work.
The lone run of the game came in the bottom of the sixth, as a sacrifice-fly put the Warhawks on the board.
Riley Tyree earned two hits in the game, while
Skylar Johnson and
Emma Hawkins also recorded a hit.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 0 | Auburn Montgomery 1
Records: Montevallo 30-22 (19-14 GSC) | Auburn Montgomery 34-10 (25-8 GSC)
Location: AUM Softball Complex | Montgomery, Ala.
GAME NOTES
- The Falcons outhit the Warhawks 4-2.
- Riley Tyree went 2-for-3 at the plate.
- Rachel Whiddon pitched her first complete game of the season.
UP NEXT: Montevallo has already secured a spot in the 2025 Gulf South Conference Tournament and will await its seeding and opponent.
