University of North Carolina Athletics
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Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
No. 21 James Madison Outlasts Carolina, 6-3
February 19, 2020 | Softball
CHAPEL HILL – Despite a two-run home run by Kristina Burkhardt in the seventh inning, No. 21 James Madison prevailed for the 6-3 win over North Carolina on Wednesday evening in Chapel Hill.
James Madison set the tone early with two runs on four hits in the first inning. However, starting pitcher Alyssa Stanley settled in and struck out a career-high, five batters. At the plate, Stanley drove in Carolina's first run before Burkhardt's home run finalized UNC's score at three. Scattering 14 hits throughout the game, the Dukes score two runs apiece in the first, fourth and seven innings to earn the mid-week win.
Carolina sits at an even 6-6 record while James Madison improves to 3-1 on the season.
Key Moments
» Despite first-pitch called-strikes to each batter faced in the first, JMU began the game with a four-straight singles, scoring on a Carolina miscue and an RBI-single by Hannah File.
» Stanley struck out back-to-back batters to begin the second inning and popup to Megan Dray limited the Dukes in the frame.
» The Tar Heels threatened in the second with two in scoring position on a JMU error and hit by pitch. However, a popup left both on base.
» JMU upped its lead in the fourth on a leadoff home run by Hannah Shifflet. Sara Jubas sent an RBI-double down the left line for a 4-0 advantage.
» Jumping on the board in the fifth, Dray ended the no-hitter on an infield single. Stanley scored pinch runner, Gaby Katz on a single to right field. Bri Stubbs and Shayla Thompson each singled in the frame but a fly-out ended the inning.
» Despite Stanley's fifth strikeout in the seventh, James Madison tacked on two more runs on Shifflet's double to right.
» In the seventh, Thompson drew a two-out walk and reached second on a wild pitch before Burkhardt upped UNC's score to three on a two-run home run to left.
» Winning pitcher: Odicci Alexander (3-0) // Losing pitcher: Alyssa Stanley (1-1)
Noteworthy
» Megan Dray caught runners stealing in both the sixth and seventh innings.
» Carolina scored home runs in each of the past three games.
» Alyssa Stanley struck out five in 6.2 innings of work while Hannah Nommensen tossed the final out against the NCAA's batting average leader, Sara Jubas.
Up Next
Carolina travels to the UNCG Tournament Friday through Sunday in Greensboro, N.C. The Tar Heels will face Purdue, Fairfield and host, UNCG throughout the weekend.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
James Madison set the tone early with two runs on four hits in the first inning. However, starting pitcher Alyssa Stanley settled in and struck out a career-high, five batters. At the plate, Stanley drove in Carolina's first run before Burkhardt's home run finalized UNC's score at three. Scattering 14 hits throughout the game, the Dukes score two runs apiece in the first, fourth and seven innings to earn the mid-week win.
Carolina sits at an even 6-6 record while James Madison improves to 3-1 on the season.
Key Moments
» Despite first-pitch called-strikes to each batter faced in the first, JMU began the game with a four-straight singles, scoring on a Carolina miscue and an RBI-single by Hannah File.
» Stanley struck out back-to-back batters to begin the second inning and popup to Megan Dray limited the Dukes in the frame.
» The Tar Heels threatened in the second with two in scoring position on a JMU error and hit by pitch. However, a popup left both on base.
» JMU upped its lead in the fourth on a leadoff home run by Hannah Shifflet. Sara Jubas sent an RBI-double down the left line for a 4-0 advantage.
» Jumping on the board in the fifth, Dray ended the no-hitter on an infield single. Stanley scored pinch runner, Gaby Katz on a single to right field. Bri Stubbs and Shayla Thompson each singled in the frame but a fly-out ended the inning.
» Despite Stanley's fifth strikeout in the seventh, James Madison tacked on two more runs on Shifflet's double to right.
» In the seventh, Thompson drew a two-out walk and reached second on a wild pitch before Burkhardt upped UNC's score to three on a two-run home run to left.
» Winning pitcher: Odicci Alexander (3-0) // Losing pitcher: Alyssa Stanley (1-1)
Noteworthy
» Megan Dray caught runners stealing in both the sixth and seventh innings.
» Carolina scored home runs in each of the past three games.
» Alyssa Stanley struck out five in 6.2 innings of work while Hannah Nommensen tossed the final out against the NCAA's batting average leader, Sara Jubas.
Up Next
Carolina travels to the UNCG Tournament Friday through Sunday in Greensboro, N.C. The Tar Heels will face Purdue, Fairfield and host, UNCG throughout the weekend.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Alexander, Odicci (3-0)
L: Stanley, Alyssa (1-1)
Batting:
2B: Jubas, Sara 1 ; Shifflet, Hannah 1
HR: Shifflet, Hannah 1
RBI: Jubas, Sara 1 ; File, Hannah 1 ; Shifflet, Hannah 3
SH: Naujokas, Madison 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Gordon, Kate 2 ; Jubas, Sara 1 ; Naujokas, Madison 1 ; Sullivan, Michelle 1 ; Shifflet, Hannah 1
CS: Gordon, Kate 1 ; File, Hannah 1
Batting:
HR: Burkhardt, Kristina 1
RBI: Burkhardt, Kristina 2 ; Stanley, Alyssa 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Thompson, Shayla 1 ; Burkhardt, Kristina 1 ; Katz, Gaby 1
SB: Cotton, Michaela 1
CS: West, Brittany 1 ; Stubbs, Bri 1
HBP: Dray, Megan 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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H
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RBI
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AB
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R
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H
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