Temple takes two vs. WC softball

Temple College won both games of a conference doubleheader against Weatherford College at Stuart Field Friday, 4-3 and 8-1.

The Coyotes lost game one despite out-hitting the Leopards 14 to 9. WC's Julie Renfro was 3-for-4 with an RBI.

Temple (11-9 overall, 5-3 in conference play) took the lead with a two-run sixth inning. WC scored a run in the bottom of the seventh but the rally fell short.

WC pitcher Teoni Lamb scattered nine hits over seven innings, allowing four earned runs and one walk while striking out six.

In game two, Temple scored three runs each in the fifth and seventh innings. A.J. Jasso hit a three-run home run in the seventh, finishing the day with four RBI for the Leopards.

Weatherford's Karli Manney was 3-for-4 with an RBI.

The Coyotes are 11-8 overall and 2-6 in league play.

WC travels to Cisco Wednesday and then returns to Stuart Field Saturday, March 20, against Cisco in a noon doubleheader at Stuart Field.