Hawkeyes Fall in Day 2 of Dr. Christine Grant Classic

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team went 0-2 on day two of the Dr. Christine Grant Classic at Bob Pearl Field, falling 8-0 in six innings to Georgia Tech in game one before dropping a 3-2 extra-inning decision to South Dakota State in game two.

Game 1
Georgia Tech struck first in the opening inning, plating one run. The Yellow Jackets added four more in the third inning on back-to-back home runs to extend the lead to 5-0.

In the fifth, Georgia Tech hit another home run to add two more runs. The Yellow Jackets secured the 8-0 run-rule victory with a solo home run in the sixth inning.

Game 2
South Dakota State took an early lead in the first inning, capitalizing on a leadoff double to go ahead 1-0.

The Hawkeyes responded in the fifth. Devin Simon led off with a single, and Tory Bennett reached on a fielding error. After a sacrifice bunt moved both runners into scoring position, Nailyn Marshall delivered a two-out single to center field, driving in both runs to give Iowa a 2-1 lead.

The Jackrabbits answered in the eighth inning with a solo home run to secure the 3-2 victory.

Carly Brewer got the start in the circle, pitching six innings and recording one strikeout. The freshman limited opposing hitters to a .227 batting average.

NOTABLES

• Brewer’s six innings marked her second-longest outing of the season.
• Simon went 2-for-6 on the day with a run scored.
• Marshall finished 2-for-5 with two walks and two RBIs.
• Iowa pitchers combined for seven strikeouts across the two games.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes close out the Dr. Christine Grant Classic on Sunday, April 11. First pitch against South Dakota State is set for 12:30 p.m. (CT).  Tickets are $10 for adults, $3 for youth and free for students. Fans can also watch on B1G+ (subscription required).