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Pitching, Defense Leads Shockers Past ESU

WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State's pitching and defense led the way on Sunday, holding Emporia State to just one hit and one run in a 5-1 victory at Wilkins Stadium.

Wichita State used three pitchers (Bailey Lange, Mckenzie Weber and Erin McDonald) to shut down the Hornet batters.

Emporia State put the first run on the board in the top of the fourth after a double steal and throwing error.

Errors proved costly again, this time aiding the home team. Two throwing errors in the bottom of the fifth resulted in three runs to give the Shockers their first lead, 3-1.