Official Site of the Trojans · Feb 16, 2020
Johnson Tosses Shutout over EIU; Troy Falls to SEMO
TROY, Ala. – The Trojans bounced back from a loss to Southeast Missouri, 13-3, with a three-hit shutout victory over Eastern Illinois, 3-0, in the nightcap of the second day of the Troy Invitational Saturday at the Troy Softball Complex.
Leanna Johnson (4-1) pitched her third shutout and her third double-digit strikeout game of the season while Katie Lively blasted her first home run of the season, second of her career.
Game One: SEMO 13, Troy 3
The Redhawks (3-1) connected on ten hits for 13 runs to give Troy (6-2) their first loss of the Troy Invitational.
The Trojans struck first in the bottom of the first inning with a pair of bases loaded walks to create an early two-run advantage.