29-24, 0
Jax State
40-13, 0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| Sam Houston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Kats drop series opener 9-1
4/30/2026 9:26:00 PM | Softball
HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston dropped the series opener to Jacksonville State, falling 9-1 at the Bearkat Softball Complex on Friday.Â
The Bearkats (29-24, 13-12 CUSA) held the Gamecocks (40-13, 22-3 CUSA) scoreless through the first three innings before Jacksonville State broke through in the fourth. Emma Elrod delivered a three-run double down the left field line to give the Gamecocks a 3-0 lead.Â
Sam Houston responded in the bottom half of the inning when Tricia Yarotsky launched a solo home run, cutting the deficit to 3-1.Â
Jacksonville State extended its lead in the fifth inning, plating five runs to pull away. The Gamecocks added one more in the seventh to secure the 9-1 victory.Â
The Bearkats were held scoreless over the final three innings as Jacksonville State closed out the game.Â
Sam Houston and Jacksonville State will continue the series Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jaliyah Holmes (16-6)
L: Daniel, Kendall (9-7)
Batting:
2B: Emma Elrod 1 ; Amber Reed 2 ; Ashley Phillips 1 ; Mikayla Deville 1
HR: Makalyn Kyser 1
RBI: Emma Elrod 4 ; Makalyn Kyser 2 ; Ashley Phillips 1 ; Mikayla Deville 2
SH: Aria Davis 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Amber Reed 1 ; Kailey Martin 1 ; Makalyn Kyser 3 ; Jocelyn Garcia 1 ; Jaci Underwood 1 ; Mikayla Deville 2
SB: Ashley Phillips 1
Batting:
HR: Yarotsky, Tricia 1
RBI: Yarotsky, Tricia 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Yarotsky, Tricia 1
CS: Holliday, Morgan 1
HBP: Yarotsky, Tricia 1
