TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The 14th-ranked College of Southern Idaho Softball Team lost to Salt Lake CC 9-1 and 5-2 Friday in Scenic West Athletic Conference play.
It was the first two home losses on the year for the Golden Eagles.
CSI struggled to get going at the plate in game one. Gracie Tentinger and Cortney Rhees were each 2-for-3. Brooke Merrill earned the loss in the circle, going 3.2 innings and giving up six earned runs on six hits with three strikeouts. Jessica Touchard pitched the final 3.1 innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits.
The Golden Eagles out-hit Salt Lake in game two but never got the timely hits, leaving 10 runners on base.
Kylie Baumert was 3-for-3 with a walk and Rachael Brown was 2-for-3. Caitlin Turner was 1-for-3 with a home run and RBI. Saige Nielsen, Brown and Rhees each had a double. 
August Cowan earned the loss in the circle, giving up four earned runs on nine hits with four strikeouts.
CSI takes on Salt Lake Saturday for a doubleheader, holding a two-game lead in the standings. Read Full Article