FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Redshirt-junior Chenise Delce compiled her second-consecutive 10 strikeout performance Thursday to power No. 11 Arkansas to a 6-1 victory over Missouri State at Bogle Park. Thursday’s win also marks head coach Courtney Deifel’s 200th career win as a Razorback.
Sophomore Hannah Gammill continued her hot streak at the plate, producing a 2-for-2 performance with one walk. Taylor Ellsworth’s 1-for-3 performance resulted in a crucial two-RBI double that broke open the game. Linnie Malkin also went 1-for-3 with two RBI to pace the Razorbacks. Hannah McEwen provided offensive firepower at the two-spot after going 1-for-3 with one RBI and run scored. Danielle Gibson totaled a 1-for-3 showing with an RBI. KB Sides tabbed a single at the leadoff spot.
Delce dominated all night on the mound. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, native racked up 10 strikeouts, which ties her season-high, and gave up one run on three hits. Delce fired six-straight scoreless innings, including four efficient 1-2-3 frames, while giving up just one extra base hit all night.
Hog Highlights
-Head coach Courtney Deifel reached 200 career wins as a Razorback
-Chenise Delce collected her second-straight 10 strikeout performance, which ties her season-high
-Hannah McEwen made her 200th career start as a Razorback
-Delce won her fourth game at Arkansas
-Sophomore Cally Kildow made her first career start in an Arkansas uniform
-Arkansas has now won nine of the last 11 meetings with Missouri State
Up Next
The Hogs open Friday with a 3:30 p.m. contest versus Kennesaw State before a 6 p.m. nightcap against Kansas City. Both games will be available on SEC Network+.
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