COLUMBUS, Ga. – Eastern Oregon used a three-run fourth inning to power past Georgia Gwinnett, earning a 4-2 win in NAIA World Series action on Friday afternoon.
Trailing 1-0 after the first inning, the Mountaineers responded with a burst of offense in the middle frames. A series of hits helped post three runs in the fourth inning before adding a critical insurance run in the fifth.
Senior infielder Madelyn Durham sparked the Mounties at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Raygun Klippert reached base twice and added a hit and two walks, while Emily Barry and Kelly Monaghan each recorded RBI hits during EOU's fourth-inning rally.
Kylie Parsons delivered another strong outing in the circle. After tossing a shutout in EOU's opening-round win, the senior held Georgia Gwinnett to two runs on five hits across seven innings, striking out seven.
Georgia Gwinnett, seeded higher than the Mounties, opened the scoring with a first-inning RBI from Savannah Jenkins. The Grizzlies added a run in the sixth, but EOU's defense held firm to close the game.
The Mountaineers finished with seven hits to Georgia Gwinnett's five, and both teams committed one error.
Eastern Oregon advances deeper into the winner's bracket and continues its pursuit of a national title.
Key Performers
- Kylie Parsons - 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 5 K
- Madelyn Durham - 2-for-4, 2 R
- Emily Barry - 2-for-4, 1 RBI
With the win, the Mounties continue their run in the world series. They are now set to face Marian (Ind.) on Saturday, May 24, at 7 p.m. ET in Columbus, Ga.