An eight-run fourth inning helped the Tennessee softball team overcome an early deficit and make short work of UT Martin Thursday night at Sherri Lee Parker Stadium.
No. 23 Tennessee defeated the Sky Hawks, 10-1, in five innings, however it was UT Martin that struck first as Kaitlyn Kelley hit a solo home run to give the Sky Hawks (5-2) a 1-0 lead.
It would not take the Lady Vols long to answer as Cailin Hannon hit an RBI triple that plated Kiki Milloy with the tying run.
In the third inning, Amanda Ayala homered to give UT (9-1) a 2-1 advantage.
Ayala added a two-run shot in the fourth to help the Lady Vols blow things open. Milloy also had a 2-1 blast in the frame. Madison Webber drove in another run with a sacrifice fly and Ally Shipman had a two-run single.
In the circle, Ashley Rogers was dominant after surrendering Kelley’s homer.
She tossed a complete game, surrendering one run and three hits, while striking out six.
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