BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 12 Texas A&M softball team shutout Ole Miss, 2-0, to extend its winning streak to six games, Sunday afternoon at Davis Diamond. It marked the first time in program history the Aggies swept three SEC opponents in a season.
Aggie starter Emiley Kennedy (19-7) dominated Ole Miss striking out seven, while yielding two hits. The left-handed pitcher retired six straight to end the game to record her eighth shutout of the season.
Texas A&M (37-9, 15-6 SEC) plated a run in the second inning after senior Rylen Wiggins singled through the left side. The Aggies loaded the bases in the sixth inning after a walk, fielder’s choice and walk before being gifted an insurance run with a wild pitch.
Ole Miss (25-22, 3-15 SEC) threated in the second inning with a leadoff double before the Aggies shut it down with back-to-back flyouts and a strikeout looking.
Texas A&M has won six of seven SEC series this season, which matches program best set by the 2017 squad.
UP NEXT
Texas A&M hosts Houston at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Davis Diamond, before traveling to Sam Houston on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
SCORING SUMMARY
B2 | Trinity Cannon walked and was pinch ran for by Hailey Golden. Allie Enright singled through the left side, followed by Rylen Wiggins smashing a single through the left side to score Golden. TAMU 1, OM 0
B2 | Julia Cottrill walked and was pinch ran for by Scout Lovell. A fielder’s choice and walk loaded the bases before Lovell scored on a wild pitch. TAMU 2, OM 0
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