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KENNESAW- Ga.- The Kennesaw State softball team defeated Georgia State 8-0 on Wednesday night at Bailey Park.

After two scoreless frames, the Owls (21-19, 10-2) took a 4-0 lead after a two-run home run from Lexi Solorzano over the left field wall and a two-run double to left center field from Katie Greep.

KSU extended their lead by three with two outs on the board thanks to a two-run home run from Cheyanne Sales and an RBI double down the right field line from Greep to score Raleigh Williams.

The Panthers (14-21, 2-14) attempted to get on the board in the top of the fifth thanks to an infield single from Emily Brown, but the Owls defense was able to leave a runner stranded.

An RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning from Christen Florence would end the game in a run-rule victory.

Melanie Bennett (15-9) tossed a complete game shutout allowing only five hits while striking out five.

Sophie Mooney (6-9) suffered the loss after 3.0 inning, giving up four runs on eight hits while striking out one.

Notable Stats

• The Owls are on a five-game winning streak.
• Lexi Solorzano was 3-for-3 at the plate, collected her seventh home run and 24^th RBI of the season.
• Cheyanne Sales was 2-for-2 at the plate, a home run, two RBIs and scoring two runs.
• Katie Greep was 3-for-3 at the plate logging three RBIs
• Melanie Bennett pitched her sixth complete game shutout of the season.

  
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