February 20, 2022-Emporia State picked up a double header sweep of Quincy on Sunday afternoon on Gahnstrom Field on the Washburn campus in Topeka, Kan. The Hornets got a 7-6 walk off win in the opener and then posted a 6-1 win in the nightcap.
Emporia State 7, Quincy 6
Karly Johnson gave the Hornets a walk off win in the opener when
McKensy Glass scored on a fielder's choice.
Emporia State took a 6-2 lead thanks to a five run fourth inning only to see Quincy come back with four in the top of the fifth to tie the game at 6-6. The Hawks had the bases loaded with nobody out in the top of the seventh when Haley Sturm came on in relief. She got a short fly ball and two strikeouts to end the threat. With one out in the bottom of the seventh Glass doubles and went to third a single by
Josie Harrison. Karley Johnson hit a ground ball and Glass was able to beat the throw home for the walk off win.
Emporia State 6, Quincy 1
McKensy Glass gave the Hornets a 2-0 lead in the first inning and they would never trail in a 6-1 win in the nightcap.
Sydney Righi worked 5.1 innings, allowing one run on eight hits with five strikeouts. She was relieved by Haley Sturm in the top of the sixth with the bases loaded and one out. Sturm again got of the jam, this time with a line out and a pop up to second. She then retired the side in order in the seventh with two strikeouts and a pop up to third.
The Hornets are back in action on Monday when they play Missouri-St. Louis in a double header at Gahnstrom Field in Topeka. First pitch is set for 10:00 a.m.
