Mizzou softball falls to Alabama in series-deciding Game 3

After a 2-0 lead in the second inning, Mizzou softball had the series upset of No. 6 Alabama in the palm of its hands. But the team could not hold on, as the Tide overpowered them 4-3 to leave Columbia with the series win.

Abby Carr did everything in her power to push Mizzou over the hump with two home runs and three RBI against All-American pitcher Jocelyn Briski. Carr also homered against Briski on Friday, who has only allowed six homers this year. Yes, that’s right, Abby Carr has accounted for 50% of the All-American’s home runs ALL SEASON.

“She’s just a special athlete that I’m enjoying coaching,” coach Larissa Anderson said. “So unbelievably competitive and clutch. ” Carr also pitched in on the mound, preventing any more damage in the seventh with only one hit while striking out a pair.

Rylee Michalak was another key piece out of the bullpen, pitching 1 1/3 innings before Carr with one hit allowed and one strikeout with no runs. Marissa McCann started the game in the circle, playing well through the first couple innings before giving up three runs in the top of the fourth. The inning started on a line drive that came right back towards her face, but she got the glove up as it harmlessly ricocheted for an infield single.