Eastern Kentucky Eliminates Morehead State

May 9, 2014 | Softball

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With elimination on the line Eastern Kentucky softball team beat rivals Morehead State 6-0.

It was the first time since 1999 the two teams met in the OVC Tournament.

EKU would strike first in the second with Lauren Mitchell scoring on a fielder’s choice.

The Colonels would blow the game open in the fifth inning. Both Christina Ciolek and Katie Tackett hit two run home runs.

Leanna Pittsenbarger would strike out nine Eagles.

The Colonels would at a run in the sixth to win 6-0

EKU will face Eastern Illinois tomorrow at 7:30 ET.

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