ALBERTVILLE, Ala. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville softball team wrapped up play at the Charger Chillout, presented by Marshall County Tourism & Sport, at Sand Mountain Park on Sunday with a 5-4 loss to Ohio Dominican followed by an 11-7 win over Kentucky Wesleyan. UAH's overall record now stands at 6-3.
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The Chargers look ahead to their home-opener at Charger Park on Wednesday against visiting North Georgia. First pitch for the doubleheader set for 1 p.m.
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ODU 5, UAH 4
Ohio Dominican came from behind to win 5-4 over UAH, as the Panthers plated the game-winning run in the top of the seventh.
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Alexa Douthitt registered a team-high two base hits in a 2-for-3 day at the plate to go along with one run and one RBI.
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Kinley Adams registered the Chargers lone extra-base hit with a double in the bottom of the third. She also scored one run on the day, which came in the third as well.
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Jada Henderson drew a team-high two walks and scored a roster-leading two runs.
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Caitlyn Bryson each had two walks to rate second on the squad.
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Josie Thompson started for the Chargers, turning in 3.1 innings with four runs allowed for a no-decision.
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Grace O'Berry took the loss in relief, despite working an efficient 3.2 innings with one run allowed, zero walks and one strikeout. Her record drops to 1-1 this season.
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UAH 11, KWC 7
The Chargers came from behind to win it 11-7 over the Panthers in the squad's final game at the Chillout, as the squad rallied for four runs apiece in the fifth and six innings to propel UAH to victory.
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Maddie Cartron led the Chargers offense with a team-high four RBI in a 2-for-4 day at the plate, as she also had the squad's lone extra-base hits in the win. Cartron's day was highlighted by a game-tying, three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth.
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Lawren Hayes also had a two-hit game out of the top of the order and reached base in all four of her plate appearances as she also had a team-high two walks. She also scored a team-best three runs.
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Alexa Douthitt rated second on the squad with three RBI, with the freshman going 1-for-2 with two runs.
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Katie Bracken earned the win in relief, as she worked 5.1 shutout innings out of the bullpen with one hit allowed and six strikeouts. She improves to 2-0 with the win.