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The Charlotte Softball team concluded their regular season with a 4-2 victory against UAB, achieving a series sweep. Jaylah Jarrell’s two-RBI single and Jenna Lord’s 21st home run highlighted the win. Charlotte’s strong performance earned them the third seed in the upcoming American Athletic Conference Tournament, setting the stage for a promising tournament run as they finish with an overall record of 30-26 and a conference record of 17-10.
Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte Softball team wrapped up their regular season with a 4-2 victory over the UAB Blazers, securing a series sweep in their final matchup. This victory marks an impressive finish for the Niners as they prepare for the upcoming conference tournament.
Charlotte took an early advantage in the game, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Jaylah Jarrell made a significant impact with a two-RBI single, bringing Jenna Lord and Teagan Ritchie across home plate to give the Niners a 2-0 lead.
UAB fought back in the top of the second inning, narrowing the gap with a solo homer from Lindsey Smith, making the score 2-1. The Blazers continued to threaten with a double from Ashlyn Shirah, putting another runner in scoring position. However, Charlotte skillfully managed to retire the next three batters, neutralizing the immediate danger.
Charlotte extended their lead in the bottom of the fourth inning, as Jaylah Jarrell contributed once again with another RBI double, scoring Jasmine Sanchez to increase the lead to 3-1. The momentum continued in the fifth inning when Jenna Lord hit her remarkable 21st home run of the season, pushing the score to 4-1 in favor of Charlotte.
UAB managed to add one more run in the sixth inning, but it proved insufficient to overcome Charlotte’s lead. The final score remained 4-2.
Brooke Bowling showcased her skills on the mound for Charlotte, pitching 5.0 innings and striking out six batters. In a closing effort, Aubrey Yarnall came in during the sixth inning, successfully pitching two innings to secure the save.
With this victory, Charlotte Softball not only solidified their strong finish to the season, but they also secured the third seed in the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The seeding earns them a first-day bye in the championship series, setting them up for a potentially rewarding tournament run.
The Niners concluded the regular season with a record of 30-26 overall and posted a conference record of 17-10. Their performance includes an impressive tally of seven wins out of ten conference series, three of which were series sweeps against their opponents.
As they prepare for the American Athletic Conference Championships set to begin on May 7, 2025, Charlotte Softball aims to build on their successful series against UAB and continue their strong performance in the tournament.
This series sweep against UAB not only reflects Charlotte’s determination and skill but also sets a positive tone as they head into a critical stage of their season. The Niners look to leverage this momentum as they pursue the championship title.
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- Charlotte 49ers: Softball Secures Series Sweep Against UAB
- Wikipedia: Softball
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- UAB Sports: Late Home Run Not Enough to Beat 49ers
- Google Scholar: Charlotte softball
- BVM Sports: Charlotte Softball Sweeps UAB
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Softball
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