ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington scored runs in the first, second, third, and fifth inning en route to a 9-0 run-rule victory over the University of the Incarnate Word softball Wednesday afternoon from Allan Saxe Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED

UTA (10-12) wasted little time, loading the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the first. The Cardinals (3-13) got the force out at home for the first out, but a hit batter, followed by a sacrifice fly, put the Mavericks on the board, 2-0.

Following another run in the bottom of the second, UTA blew it open with a four-run bottom of the third, highlighted by a three-run home run from Reagan Wright. UTA ended the game two innings later on a two-run blast from Kjirsten Murphy.

LEADERS

Victoria Bratcher, Hope Sobolewski, and Monica Flores each had a hit to lead UIW. Jessica Rodriguez took the loss in the circle, as she allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk with a strikeout in 2.0 innings.

UTA's 5-6 hitters, Wright and Murphy, combined to go 3-for-4 at the plate, with three runs scored and seven RBIs. Randi Phillips got the win, as she allowed three hits and one walk with one strikeout in 4.2 innings.

UP NEXT

The Cardinals finally return home to face Southland Conference foe, Central Arkansas, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 16-17. Friday's doubleheader begins at 5 p.m., while Saturday's finale starts at noon. Saturday's contest features a special price for fans to receive a ticket for admission and a limited-edition St. Patrick's Day themed hat, while supplies last. For more information, please contact Alma Lara at 210-805-3012.

STAY TUNED

UIW hosts Kansas to a doubleheader next Wednesday, Mar. 21 beginning at 3 p.m.