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Saluki softball outdoes the elements, Racers in offensive outburst

Senior infielder Kelsey Gonzalez runs toward third base during first game of the Salukis’ doubleheader against Loyola on Saturday at Charlotte West Stadium. Gonzalez had one run and two hits during the game. The Salukis won both games of the doubleheader by scores of 4-3 and 5-0. – March 19, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.

The Dawgs defeated Murray State 10-5, despite being outhit 14-11.

The Saluki bats were strong out of the gate as three consecutive hits by senior shortstop Kelsey Gonzalez, freshman outfielder Eyrika Brandenburg and sophomore third baseman Sydney Jones scored the game's first run before an out was recorded.