April 19, 2008

Lockhart’s Homer Rallies Pitt State to Split

    KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -- Lori Lockhart belted a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to lift Pittsburg State University to an 8-5 win against Truman State University Saturday (Apr. 19) and help the Gorillas salvage a split against the Bulldogs.
    The Gorillas (19-22, 7-4 MIAA) trailed 5-3 entering the final inning before Lockhart smacked her fifth homer of the season.
    Pitt State tacked on a pair of insurance runs following Lockhart’s shot. Stephanie Moore (6-13) got the win in relief, working two scoreless innings. The Bulldogs (18-17, 6-8 MIAA) claimed a 5-2 win in the game one.
    Pitt State will travel to Warrensburg, Mo., to face the University of Central Missouri in a 1 p.m. MIAA doubleheader Sunday (Apr. 20).