KANSAS CITY, MO –
Game 1: Eagles defeats Avila in a powerful performance
OKWU softball opened its two-game series with Avila University by pulling away for a 7–3 victory Tuesday afternoon at Avila Softball Field.
The Eagles struck first in the top of the opening inning, plating two runs highlighted by an RBI triple from M. Fory and an RBI single from M. Ogle. Avila responded with three runs in the bottom of the first to take an early lead, but Oklahoma Wesleyan's pitching and defense settled in from there.
A decisive five-run fourth inning swung the momentum back to the Eagles. K. Withem drove in two runs with a single, and R. Rector followed with a two-run hit to center as Oklahoma Wesleyan capitalized on Avila miscues to build a 7–3 advantage.
A. Rogers earned the win in relief, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and striking out four to keep Avila off the board the rest of the way. Offensively, Withem led the Eagles with three hits and two RBIs, while M. Fory and R. Rector also drove in key runs.
With the win, Oklahoma Wesleyan improves to 23–6 on the season and takes Game 1 of the two-game series, with the finale to follow later in the day.
Game 2: Eagles Complete Sweep with 6–2 Win Over Avila
OKWU softball capped off a successful day with a 6–2 victory over Avila University on Tuesday afternoon to complete the two-game series sweep.
After two scoreless innings, the Eagles broke through in the top of the third when Raegan Rector drove in the game's first run with a single to center field. Oklahoma Wesleyan added two more runs in the fourth inning by capitalizing on defensive miscues and extended the lead to 4–0 with solo home run by Maria Fory in the fifth.
Avila threatened in the bottom of the sixth, scoring two runs to cut into the deficit, but the Eagles responded once again. Oklahoma Wesleyan added insurance runs in the sixth and seventh innings, including an RBI single from Lailah Hernandez, to regain full control.
Yina Vargas earned the win in the circle, allowing just two runs—one earned—over five innings of work. Abigail Rogers closed the door to pick up the save, striking out four over the final two innings to seal the result.
With the win, Oklahoma Wesleyan improves to 24–6 on the season and completes the two-game sweep of Avila heading into the next stretch of conference play.
