Humboldt State 1, Emporia State 0, FINAL
Hornets loses national championship game
By Jesse Newell
Saturday, May 17, 2008
HOUSTON — Lizzy Prescott threw her second consecutive shutout against Emporia State, leading Humboldt State to a 1-0 victory in Saturday’s national championship game.
The Hornets finished the season with a 48-17 record.
After throwing a one-hitter against ESU on Wednesday, Prescott came back with a five-hitter on Saturday, walking none while striking out 10.
Natalie Galletly put HSU on top, driving a two-out home run just over the wall in left field to make it 1-0 in the top of the first.
Neither team would score after that.
ESU’s best chance came in the bottom of the sixth. Miranda Campbell lined a two-out single to bring up April Huddleston.
On an 0-1 pitch, Huddleston sent a deep drive down the left-field line.
The ball sailed over the fence, but ended up foul by a matter of inches.
Three pitches later, Huddleston struck out to end the threat.
It is the second time in three years that the Hornets have finished as the national runners-up.
For more on this story, please keep checking www.emporiagazette.com, and for a complete recap from Houston, please check Monday's Emporia Gazette.
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Posted by admireed (anonymous) on May 17, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What a GREAT GREAT season. Home Town Proud!
Posted by rdgrey (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 7:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HOLD YOUR HEADS UP HIGH, WHAT AN EXCITING YEAR FOR ESU SOFTBALL.
Posted by railroadhorn (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Third time could be the charm. What a great season!
Posted by emporialifer (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations to the Lady Hornets on a remarkable season. So proud of you!
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