Zias Drop Two on Day Two

Box Score - Game #4, Washburn 10, ENMU 6
Box Score - Game #5, ENMU 4, USAO 1

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — After going 2-1 on opening day at the Angelo State Classsic Eastern New Mexico University Zias dropped two straight, losing the semifinal game against Washburn 5-2, and then dropping the consolation game against the University of Science and Arts 7-1.

ENMU got off to an early lead in the first game against Washburn, scoring one run in the second. Tina Whitt (Sr., C, Riverside, CA/Midland College) started the second with a walk, and moved to second on a bunt single by Tracy Jordan (Sr., 2B/OF, Rosamond, CA/Desert HS). Jordan and Whitt moved to second and third respectively on a wild pitch by Washburn’s Erin Pierce, Whitt later scored on a two-out single by Danielle Flores (Jr., LF, Loving, NM/Loving HS). The Zias started the third with a Christina Helland (So., LF, Albuquerque, NM/Rio Rancho HS) single. Helland moved to third on a Jennifer Nocas (Sr., SS/2B, Riverside, CA/MIdland College) double, and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Tina Whitt. After the third the Zias were unable to get anything else going as they stranded 10 runners, to Washburns six. Some bright spots offensively for the Zias include Jessica Nocas’ three for four day, and Tracy Jordan going a perfect three for three.

Rosemary Moreno (Sr., RHP, Midland, TX/Midland College) got the start for the Zias, getting her second start, and first loss of the season, allowing five runs, one earned on seven hits as she pitched a complete game for the Zias.

The second game of the day saw ENMU versus University of Science & Arts-Oklahoma for third-place in the Angelo State Classic. Natasha Lindsey (Sr., RHP, Auburn, WA/ Tusculum College) got the start for the Zias allowing five runs, two earned on nine hits through five innings. Rosemary Moreno finished the game for the Zias pitching one inning while giving up a two-run homer.

Offensively the Zias faced the same difficulties against Science & Arts as they did versus Washburn as they stranded seven runners, going three for twenty-seven on the day. The only scoring for the Zias came in the sixth, managing one run as Danielle Flores was called to pinch-run for Jessica Nocas who walked. Flores advanced to third on a fielding error, and later scored on a past ball.

The Zias record moved to 2-4 with the loss to Science & Arts as the Zias seek to improve their record against College of the Southwest. Game one of the double-header starts at 12 p.m. MST. The Zias open their home schedule on March 3 against CSW.