Missouri wins fifth straight regional championship

Missouri pitcher Chelsea Thomas delivers to the plate during Sunday’s action against Illinois State in the Columbia Regional. Missouri won 2-0 to advance to a Super Regional.

Missouri pitcher Chelsea Thomas delivers to the plate during Sunday’s action against Illinois State in the Columbia Regional. Missouri won 2-0 to advance to a Super Regional. Photo by The Associated Press.

By News Tribune

Sunday, May 20, 2012

COLUMBIA — The Missouri softball team is headed to a Super Regional for the fourth straight year.

The Tigers defeated Illinois State 2-1 on Sunday to win the Columbia Regional with a 3-0 record.

They will host LSU this weekend in a best-of-three series for the right to advance to the College World Series.

Missouri has ridden the success of pitcher Chelsea Thomas in recent seasons. Sunday was no different, as Thomas allowed just four hits while striking out seven in the complete-game victory.

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