May 4, 2019-Hannah Steeby hit her third home run in as many games and Montana Mesler struck out eight as Emporia State defeated Central Missouri 6-1 to stay alive in the MIAA Tournament.
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Steeby hit a two run homer in the bottom of the first to get Emporia State on the board. Destiny Ojigoh made it 3-0 with a solo home run in the bottom of the second.
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Central Missouri scored with a two out RBI double by Ashley Cook in the top of the third. The Hornets answered in the bottom of the third. The Hornets tried a double steal and UCM's throw to try and get Kenzie Garvin at third was wild, allowing Garvin to score to make it 4-1.
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Emporia State got a pair of insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth thanks to a two run single by Brittanie Shepherd.
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Steeby was three for three with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and three stolen bases. Mesler went the distance in the circle allowing one run on five hits with eight strike outs and just one walk.
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The Hornets take on Northeastern State at 4:00 p.m. Saturday in another elimination game.
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