McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Transylvania University softball picked up two wins in NCAA Regional play Friday, capping the day with a 2-1 victory over Pacific Lutheran University at Del Smith Stadium.  

The Pioneers advanced to the final day of regional play in McMinnville after scoring the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the game tied 1-1, Anna Russelburg singled to begin the frame before Jessica Strickland reached on an infield single and error. Emily Shearer drew a walk to load the bases, and Taylor Ingram delivered a pinch-hit RBI single to center field to bring home the winning run.  

Avery Parsons gave Transylvania an early lead with a solo home run in the third inning, her second homer in as many games. Pacific Lutheran tied the game in the fourth inning on an RBI fielder's choice, but Raegan Gibson worked out of multiple jams to keep the contest even.  

Gibson earned the complete-game victory in the circle, allowing one run on nine hits over seven innings. The senior induced two double plays and stranded eight runners in the win.  

Parsons finished with a home run, while Strickland, Russelburg and Ingram each recorded key seventh-inning hits in the walk-off victory.  

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