US EditionMarissa McCann's Complete Game Shutout Evens Series Against South Carolina
Jori Heard struck out six and allowed five hits as South Carolina ended Missouri’s nine-game series winning streak with timely homers and a seventh-inning insurance run.
- On Friday, South Carolina defeated Missouri 5-2 in Columbia, snapping a nine-game losing streak in the series dating back to 2019. The Gamecocks rallied past The Tigers in the series opener at Mizzou Softball Stadium.
- Missouri jumped to a 2-0 lead after Stefania Abruscato and Abby Hay hit back-to-back solo home runs in the first inning against South Carolina ace Jori Heard, who entered with a 1.72 ERA.
- Arianna Rodi tied the game with a solo home run in the fourth inning, then Jamie Mackay smashed a two-run homer off Abby Carr in the fifth to give The Gamecocks a 4-2 lead.
- Despite defensive highlights from Kayley Lenger and Haidyn Sokoloski, The Tigers could not overcome missed opportunities. Missouri coach Larissa Anderson said, "I don't think we pitched the ball well," citing too many free bases allowed.
- The Tigers will attempt to recover at 5 p.m. Saturday at Mizzou Softball Stadium, needing a more complete performance to even the series. Anderson said Missouri must "stay disciplined" against Heard's outside pitches moving forward.
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Marissa McCann's complete game shutout evens series against South Carolina
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