Sophomore pitcher Jessica Moore powered the No. 14 Oregon women’s softball team to a 3-2 victory over No. 16 BYU Thursday afternoon at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz.
The Sutter, Calif., native gave up no earned runs in a complete game effort in her season debut in the circle, and also hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to get the Ducks’ scoring in motion.
Oregon trailed 2-0 after the third inning, but Moore’s round-tripper in the fifth and another run in the sixth by sophomore second baseman Kaylan Howard helped the Ducks seal a win in their first contest of the six-game tournament. Moore finished the contest 2 for 2 at the plate, while striking out 12, walking three and allowing four hits.
Sophomore center fielder Allie Burger contributed the Ducks only other hit in the game with a single, and Howard and freshman catcher Alexa Peterson reached base twice on walks.
The Ducks will take the field again Friday afternoon when they match up with No. 19 Texas A&M at 4:30 p.m. Oregon will be the second contest in a doubleheader for the Aggies, who play Cal State Fullerton at 3 p.m.
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Jessica Moore uses pitching, home run to best BYU
Daily Emerald
February 10, 2011
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