WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State faced a tough doubleheader against No. 13 Oklahoma Christian at Mustangs Park, falling 12-0 in the first game and 8-2 in the second.
 
In the first game, the Mustangs struggled offensively, managing only two hits over five innings. Oklahoma Christian took an early lead in the first inning with a nine-run surge, highlighted by Maci George's three-RBI double to left field. Midwestern State was unable to score, leaving the inning with a 9-0 deficit. In the second inning, the Eagles added two more runs with a double from Sydnee Seat, extending their lead to 11-0 after two innings. Both teams were scoreless in the third and fourth innings, with MSU managing two hits in the fourth, but failing to score. The Eagles added one more run in the fifth inning with an RBI single by Taryn Blazevich, concluding the game with a final score of Oklahoma Christian 12, Midwestern State 0.
 
Hayeli Acosta recorded one hit in her two plate appearances. Tatum Waller also contributed with one hit in two at-bats, while Paige Scanlin reached base on a walk. Kayleigh Bowers faced a challenging outing on the mound, allowing nine hits and nine earned runs over 1 1/3 innings pitched. Isabela Cornell relieved Bowers, pitching 2/3 inning without allowing a hit or run and walking one batter on eight pitches. Kaylin Salazar concluded the game, pitching three innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, and issuing one walk while recording seven flyouts and two groundouts on 47 pitches.
 
In the second game, Midwestern State fell behind early but managed to respond in the second inning when Sydnie Rios tripled to right center, setting up Paige Scanlin, who singled to left field, bringing Rios home and tying the score at 1-1. However, the Eagles pulled ahead in the fourth inning with a home run by Danae Lopez, followed by a series of plays that capitalized on a fielding error, allowing them to extend their lead to 3-1. The sixth inning saw No. 13 OC widen their lead significantly, scoring five runs to make it 8-1 at the end of the inning. In the seventh inning, Mia Sanchez tripled and later scored on a wild pitch, bringing the final score to 8-2 in favor of the Eagles.
 
Mia Sanchez recorded a triple and scored a run in her three plate appearances. Hayeli Acosta contributed with two hits in four at-bats, maintaining a steady presence at the plate. Stormy Daniel secured a hit and successfully stole a base, adding to the team's offensive efforts. Paige Scanlin drove in a run and added a hit in the second game, showcasing her ability to advance runners.
 
Isabela Cornell pitched 4 2/3 innings in the second game, allowing nine hits and three runs, with only one earned run against No. 13 OC. She struck out one batter and walked one, throwing 79 pitches, 52 of which were strikes. Cornell faced 23 batters and recorded six flyouts and five groundouts, maintaining a steady presence on the mound despite conceding three doubles and one home run.
 
Looking ahead, the Mustangs will face UT Dallas on Sunday, April 12, at noon in Richardson, Texas. Read Full Article