Softball Overcomes JSU, 8-5
By Patrick Dever / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | April 29The Auburn Softball team welcomed south the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks on a chilly Tuesday evening.Auburn's bats, however, were not cold, as the Tigers scored eight runs on eight hits, downing Jacksonville State, 8-5.Auburn coach Tina Deese said she was proud of the team's determination during the game."I'm really proud of the eight runs first and foremost," Deese said.Auburn got off to a quick start as sophomore designated hitter Amber Harrison hit a homerun that just cleared the right field wall.Redshirt sophomore Angel Bunner was in the pitcher's circle for the Tigers.The Gamecocks scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning, bringing Bunner's night to an end.Bunner pitched four and one-third innings, giving up six hits and two runs.Senior pitcher Anna Thompson came in to relieve Bunner.Thompson gave up a two-run home run to the first batter she faced, Jacksonville State freshman Kelci Johnston, bringing the score to4-4.Deese said she was hoping her team wouldn't falter and get past the inning."You can't get a big enough lead at this point," Deese said.
