CLINTON, Miss. --- Mississippi College's bats were ablaze, amassing a total of 20 runs on the day as the Choctaws (13-3) secured victories in both game one and two against Arkansas Monticello (10-8) at the MC Softball Complex on Tuesday afternoon.
In the opening inning, the Choctaws secured their first hit and ignited their offensive prowess in the bottom of the second inning, courtesy of a single from Jordan Moore.
After the crucial hit, the Choctaws took control for the rest of the game. Shelby Samples added a single, and in the bottom of the third inning, McCall Lee smashed a shot to left, securing the first two runs of the game.
The Choctaws extended their lead in the following two innings, with Jordan Moore's home run in the 6th inning contributing to a 6-0 advantage, sealing any hope for a comeback by Monticello in game one. The Choctaws improve to 12-3 on the season.
Madison Jenkins remained undefeated at 3-0 for the year, showcasing her prowess in the circle with a stellar performance as she held Monticello scoreless throughout six innings of play.
In the second game, the Choctaws continued their offensive momentum, matching their run total from the previous game. Fueled by 8 hits in the inning, including two home runs, McCall Lee set the tone by smashing her second home run of the day to left-center, propelling the Choctaws to a commanding 6-0 lead to begin the match.
In the second inning, mirroring their first-inning performance, the Choctaws added three runs with three hits, including Jordan Moore's initial home run of the game and second of the night. This surge propelled the Choctaws to a commanding 9-0 lead.
Brookelyn Cannoon received the starting nod in the circle and delivered a standout performance, permitting just one hit over three innings of play while recording two strikeouts.
By the end of the game, the Choctaws tallied an additional five runs, resulting in a 14-0 victory over Monticello, matching their largest win of the season.
In the first game, the team scored 6 runs on 10 hits, followed by a remarkable performance in the second game with 14 runs on 14 hits. The Choctaws didn't surrender a single run in two games and allowed only 6 hits.
Jordan Moore concluded the series with three hits, including two home runs, and led the team by driving in four runs. McCall Lee also contributed, matching Moore's four runs batted in.
The Choctaws advance to a 13-3 record for the season and return home on next Tuesday, March 5 to host Ouachita Baptist in a two-game series.
