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Jayhawks fall to Tigers in Border Showdown, 4-2
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The Kansas Jayhawks lost to the Missouri Tigers in the Border Showdown with a final score of 4-2, despite tying the game late. The Tigers scored first with a single from Sydney Forrester and added more runs in the second inning.
Jayhawks fall to Tigers in Border Showdown, 4-2
LAWRENCE (KSNT) ā Despite tying the game late, the Kansas Jayhawks fell to the Missouri Tigers in the Border Showdown, 4-2.
Mizzouās Sydney Forrester got the Tigers on the board in the first with a single to drive in the gameās first run.
In the second, the Tigers would continue to score, this time via a sacrifice fly to extend their lead to 2-0.
It wasnāt until the sixth when Anna Soles came up to the plate to score the first runs of the day for the Jayhawks. A single out to left brought home Bailey Weber and Presley Limbaugh to tie the game, 2-2.
In the top of the seventh, Missouriās Abby Hay would hit a two-run shot to put the Tigers up 4-2. Kansas was unable to respond in the bottom of the frame.
āItās tough, but you know, I think the thing about this team is weāve been in this situation before, so weāve bounced back,ā Kansas softball head coach Jennifer McFalls said. āWeāve kind of been some comeback kids on some big games, and unfortunately it just didnāt go our way tonight.ā
Blakely Barber got the start for Jayhawks, pitching two innings, giving up two runs and three hits.
Chloe Barber would be charged with the loss, after pitching 2.1 innings and giving up the go-ahead homer.
The Jayhawks will head out to Orlando to take on No. 20 UCF in a three-game series. First pitch on April 17 is set for 5 p.m.
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Q&A
What was the final score of the Border Showdown between the Jayhawks and Tigers?
The final score was 4-2 in favor of the Missouri Tigers.
Who scored the first run for the Missouri Tigers in the Border Showdown?
Sydney Forrester scored the first run for the Missouri Tigers with a single.
What significant event occurred late in the game between the Jayhawks and Tigers?
The Jayhawks managed to tie the game late before ultimately losing to the Tigers.
