DENTON, Texas (April 16, 2023) – On Sunday afternoon at Dianne Baker Field, Texas Woman's (22-25, 14-22) softball fell to Texas A&M – Kingsville (22-19,19-14), 3-0, to end the Lone Star Conference series, 2-1.
 
The Javelinas riddled the Pioneers scoreless this afternoon, leaving TWU with only three hits.
 
Alyssa LeBlanc (14-10) was the starting pitcher for the Pioneers and threw for a complete game. In 146 pitches, LeBlanc tallied 10 strikeouts and five walks. LeBlanc held the Javelinas to only two hits, while TAMUK capitalized and scored three runs to cap the series.
 
In an eventful third inning, the Javelinas made it to first and second base off a single to the pitcher, followed by a fielder's choice. The next single from the Javelinas would go straight to the Pioneers center field for an error, allowing TAMUK to score their first run.
 
With base runners on second and third, the Javelinas loaded the bases on a walk. In a deep fly out to right field, the Pioneers would trail the Javelinas 2-0.
 
Attempting to prevent the Javelinas from stealing second, catcher Delaney Boley threw to second hoping to get the out, in the same breath the third base runner for the Javelinas was headed home. In a throw down to Delaney Boley, the Javelinas stole home to end the third inning, 3-0.
 
Delaney Boley led the Pioneers in putouts with 10. Alexys Ginegaw and Hannah Schnettler claimed three putouts each.
 
From the plate, Tylar Lane, Avery Boley, and Ginegaw recorded one hit each, while LeBlanc was intentionally walked four times.
 
The Pioneers won't be far next weekend, as they travel to San Antonio, Texas April 20-21 for Lone Star Conference action. On Thursday, April 20, the Pioneers will kick off the series in a double header against St. Mary's beginning at 4 p.m, followed by game three, Friday, April 21 at noon to close the series.