KINGSVILLE, Texas (Softball) – Lauren Oatman and Victoria Schoonard-Saborio picked up a double apiece in Texas A&M University-Kingsville's (14-16, 6-9 LSC) 6-2 series opening loss to Texas A&M University-Commerce (22-9, 9-4 LSC) Friday evening at Vernie & Blanche Hubert Field.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
A&M-Commerce got on the board first with a two out solo shot by Kinsie Hebler in the opening frame.
 
A delayed first innings ended in a tough way for the Hogs with an inning ending double play as runners were stranded on second and third.
 
Carlie Clark settled down but a single to left brought home two Lions to extend TAMUC's lead to 3-0 in the fourth.
 
The Javelinas struck back in the bottom frame with a run on Oatman's double as Haley Boyett, who led off the inning with a single, scored from third to cut it to 3-1. Alexei Gonzalez followed with a single to bring home Oatman and make it a one-run ballgame.
 
The Hogs threatened in the fifth with the bases juiced but were unable to capitalize, heading into the final two innings down one run.
 
A&M-Commerce scored three runs in the sixth to tack onto its lead, 6-2.
 
WIN-LOSS RECORD
Clark fell to 1-4 on the year after allowing six runs – five earned – in 5.2 innings. Kinsie Hebler (6-1) picked up the victory with 3.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen for the Lions.
 
NEXT UP
A doubleheader begins at 1 p.m. at Hubert Field. Wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and free rally towels and water bottles will be given out.
 
HOW TO TUNE IN
Live stats, audio and video will be available and can be accessed by visiting JavelinaAthletics.com. 
 
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