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W: Schurman, Lauren (10-9)
L: Bruno, Olivia (4-4)
S: Ralston, Jaiden (3)
AMES, Iowa – A 3rd-inning grand slam off the bat of Tatum Johnson was sufficient to raise Iowa State (22-18, 10-6 Large 12) over Kansas (18-21, 4-12 Large 12) on Thursday afternoon, because the Cyclones took their fifth Large 12 series-opening win of the season off the Jayhawks, 4-2.
The Cyclones are one in all two Large 12 groups to have received all of their series-openers. Texas Tech, the lone different, performs Arizona later this night. The win over Kansas snapped a four-game dropping streak to the Jayhawks and gave Coach Jamie Pinkerton his two hundredth within the dugout at Iowa State. He’s one in all simply three coaches in program historical past to hit the mark.
The aforementioned Johnson was the standout for Iowa State, because the junior had a game-high three hits and 4 RBI. She completed the day with a pair of singles and her fourth homer of the season. Jessie Clemons joined Johnson with a number of hits, as she recorded a pair. Sereniti Trice and Isabelle Nosan logged the ultimate two hits for ISU, whereas Angelina Allen drew a pair of walks.
Lauren Schurman (10-9) received the nod within the circle for the Cyclones, pitching 4 frames and permitting a pair of runs off 4 hits. Jaiden Ralston (3) would relieve Schurman and shut issues down as she allowed only one hit in her last three innings of labor. With the save, Ralston now has seven in her profession, shifting right into a tie for third most in program historical past.
Kansas had 5 gamers every file successful, however was restricted to only one extra-base knock, a two-bagger, because the offense was largely stifled. Olivia Bruno (4-4) received the beginning within the circle but in addition drove within the Jayhawks’ solely two runs as she went the gap.
The way it Occurred
Kansas jumped out to an early lead, profiting from leadoff stroll and a pair of singles to attain two within the first body. Presley Limbaugh drew a full rely base on balls earlier than being moved to second on an Aynslee Linduff infield single. After a sac bunt moved them each over, Olivia Bruno drove them each in with a single down the left line.
The Cyclones put collectively a single and a double within the backside of the body however a foul out and floor out would finish the menace.
The Jayhawks had one other robust begin within the second with a leadoff single from September Flanagan, however an excellent double play turned by Reagan Bartholomew and Sydney Malott within the subsequent at-bat eliminated the baserunning menace.
ISU went three-up, three-down within the second, however broke by within the third. McKenna Andrews led off the body with a six-pitch stroll earlier than shifting to second on a Trice bunt single. Clemons then despatched a dribbler to 3rd however no play was made, loading the bases. Subsequent as much as the plate was Johnson who pounced on the primary pitch and smashed it over the left heart fence to place ISU up, 4-2.
Iowa State threatened on the bottom paths a number of extra occasions however was unable so as to add insurance coverage. Following the doorway of Ralston within the fifth, the Cyclones restricted KU to only one hit as they went on to win their twenty second sport of the season.
Thursday Notes
Dwelling Runs
Iowa State: Tatum Johnson (4)
Kansas: N/A
WP – Lauren Schurman (10-9): 4.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 stroll, 0 strikeouts
SV – Jaiden Ralston (3): 3.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 strikeout
LP – Olivia Bruno (4-4): 6.0 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, 1 strikeout
On Deck
The Cyclones will look to safe the collection tomorrow afternoon, once they match up with the Jayhawks once more at 4 pm. Tomorrow’s motion will once more be streamed dwell on ESPN+ and admission to the Cyclones Sports activities Complicated, as at all times, is free.
