CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's softball team dropped a one-run decision in the open game of its three-game Ohio Valley Conference series versus Southeast Missouri, Friday afternoon at Cathi Maynard Park-Cheryl Holt Field, as the Governors fell to the Redhawks, 3-2.
The Govs (19-20, 6-9 OVC) jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead, in the bottom of the first inning, on Brooke Pfefferle's two-run homer, her fifth of the season, which also scored Bailey Shorter, who had reached base via a walk.
The score would remain that way until the top of the third when SEMO (21-15, 10-3 OVC) scored all three of its runs, coming off of three of their six hits on the day.
Harley Mullins (5-5) took the hard-luck loss for the Govs, going seven innings and giving up three earned runs, on six hits, while walking one and striking out two.
Inside the boxscore
- Brooke Pfefferle's home run was the 16th of her career, tying her for 11th most in program history.
- Megan Hodum stole her 14th base of the season, tying her for ninth-most in a single season by a Gov in program history.
- Pfefferle's home run was her 45th career extra-base hit of her career, tying her for 10th most in program history.
Up Next
Austin Peay concludes its three-game Ohio Valley Conference series versus Southeast Missouri with a Saturday doubleheader, with the first pitched scheduled for noon. For news and updates on everything Governors softball, follow along on Twitter (@GovsSB) or check back at LetsGoPeay.com.
