MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee softball shut out the UTEP Miners for the second consecutive night, cruising to a 7-0 win on Saturday, May 3.

The Blue Raiders (25-27, 12-14 CUSA) got off to a quick start vs. the Miners (22-27, 10-16 CUSA). Mary Martinez struck out the first batter of the game and closed out a scoreless first inning. In the bottom half, Addy Edgmon led off with a walk before Macie Harter ripped a triple to center field, driving in Edgmon. The triple was Harter's sixth of the season, tying the program's single-season record.

Immediately after Harter's triple, Jana Want drove a double over the center fielder's head to extend the lead to 2-0. In the fourth inning, senior Ava Tepe launched a home run over the right field wall, making her presence felt on Senior Day and pushing the lead to 4-0.

The scoring continued in the fifth. Ansley Blevins hit her 13th home run of the season, a solo shot to right-center field. Just two batters later, graduate student Julia Garcia added her own blast, this time over the left field wall. The Blue Raiders wrapped up the scoring there, finishing with seven runs on the night.

Complementing the offensive firepower, Mary Martinez was dominant in the circle, throwing a complete game shutout. The junior set a new career-high with eight strikeouts while allowing just four hits, one walk, and one hit batter. The win improved her record to 6-5, and her ERA dropped to an impressive 3.30.

"It was extra special to come out and pitch for my seniors tonight," Martinez said after the game. "My job was made easier thanks to the great defense behind me and the productive offense. All glory to God."

By the Numbers

• 2: When allowing two runs or less, the Blue Raiders improve to a 14-1 record.
• 3: Tonight marked the eighth time Middle Tennessee has hit three or more home runs in a game.
• 8: Mary Martinez set a career-high in strikeouts with eight on the night.
• 6: Macie Harter tied the program record with six triples in a single season.