Samford Dominates Doubleheader vs. Furman with Shutout Wins
Samford secured a doubleheader sweep against Furman in Southern Conference softball action, winning the games 5-0 and 6-0 behind complete-game shutouts by McKenzie Newcomb and Jordyn Partain at Pepsi Stadium.
By the Numbers- Newcomb scattered three hits and struck out 11 batters in Game 1.
- Partain tossed a four-hit shutout in Game 2, striking out four batters.
- Katie Campbell hit a two-run blast in Game 1 and a two-run double in Game 2 to lead Samford's offense.
- Ansley Yantis went 2-for-3 at the plate in both games for Samford.
The Paladins struggled defensively, committing a total of four errors in the two games, contributing to the unearned runs scored by Samford.
State of Play- Samford extended their winning streak to four games in the league, standing at 15-24 overall and 7-4 in SoCon.
- Furman holds a record of 18-23 overall and 3-8 in SoCon, looking to bounce back in the final game of the series.
The three-game series concludes with a 1 p.m. contest on Sunday, with free admission at Pepsi Stadium and live streaming on ESPN+.
Bottom LineSamford's dominant pitching performances and timely hitting secured a convincing doubleheader sweep, while Furman faces an uphill battle to salvage a win in the final game of the series.
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