No. 2 Rams Sweep Double-Header With Millsaps

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile softball team (11-3) swept their second double-header for the second day in a row, defeating Millsaps College 7-2 in the first game and 9-1 in the nightcap.

Kirby Baxter (7-1) pitched a complete game, striking out seven in seven innings of work. Meredith Tanner (2-for-4 with three RBIs), Stephanie Landrum (2-for-4 with two RBIs) and Brenda Box (2-for-3 with three runs scored) helped pace the Rams offensive attack at the plate.

Anne McLean (2-1) picked up the win in the nightcap, throwing seven innings and striking out five. Once again it was Stephanie Landrum (2-for-3 with three RBIs) who helped lead the Rams with Meredith Tanner also driving in three runs by going 2-for-3 at the plate.

The Rams will pack their bags and head south for the winter as they and Spring Hill College co-host the 16-team Gulf Coast Invitational in Orange Beach, Ala. Featuring nine teams ranked in the top-25, the tournament will run from March 5-7.

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