Southeastern University softball thanks to an all around effort from the mound, the batter's box, and the field turned in an 8-2 victory over the visiting Warner Royals in the series opener at SEU Softball Field.
Leah Gonzalez did the most damage from the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs which included a two-run bomb in the third inning that just barely squeaked by the left foul pole. This was her second homer of the season.
Raylei McKinney also turned in a great afternoon going 2-for-3 hitting, two runs scored, and one RBI.
Hailey Brooks, her sister
Ella Brooks, and
Nicole Wasserstrom had two hits each to add.
Chapel Cunningham, Wasserstrom, and
Kaitlyn Quillen were responsible for an RBI each as the final run came on a fielding error.
Autumn Hunter, despite giving up the game opening run, struck out five batters and earned only one run in her complete game, 112 pitch outing. Hunter was awarded her eighth win of the season, advancing her personal record to 8-4.
With the win the Fire progressed to 27-11, 7-3 SUN, while the Royals fell to 16-20, 4-6 SUN.
Game two of the three game series, and game one of tomorrow's doubleheader will begin at 1 p.m., while game three is projected to begin at 3 p.m.
