Eight-Run Inning Lifts ISU Past Central Arkansas

DENTON, Texas ? Iowa State used an eight-run third inning to bust open a tie game and cruise to an 11-3 win over Central Arkansas Saturday morning at the Sleep Inn Classic.

The Cyclones (11-2) fell behind in the first as their fielding woes continued. ISU committed three errors as the Bears (7-8) scored three runs to go on top.

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Iowa State got two back in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single from Alex Johnson and a run-scoring triple from Sydni Jones. The hit extended Jones' hitting streak to nine games.

ISU tied it at 3-3 in the second on a single by Heidi Kidwell that scored Carrie Monroe.

After a scoreless third inning for Central Arkansas, Iowa State lit up the scoreboard for eight runs in the bottom of the frame.

The inning was highlighted by a two-run double from Jacquelyn Beatty and run-scoring singles by Heidi and Kelsey Kidwell. Carleigh Berry added an RBI double of her own in the inning.

Charissa Carlin (5-1) shut down the Bears the rest of the way to pick up the win. Carlin struck out five in the game.

Iowa State will face Wichita State tonight at 5:30 p.m.

Iowa State 11, Central Arkansas 3 (2-21-09 at Denton, Texas)
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Central Arkansas.... 300 00 - 3 2 3 (7-8)
Iowa State.......... 218 0X - 11 10 4 (11-2)
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Pitchers: Central Arkansas - Martino, K.; Johnson, K.(3); Newsome, C.(4). Iowa State -
Carlin, Charissa.
Win-Carlin, Charissa(5-1) Loss-Martino, K.(2-3) T-1:30 A-85

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