The William Jewell softball team earned two wins over Newman University by scores of 2-1 and 1-0 in a rare Monday non-conference doubleheader. With the sweep, the Cardinals improve to 16-12 on the season.
GAME ONE
Jewell - 2
Newman - 1
HOW IT HAPPENED
- T4: Newman scored first in the opener as Bailey Bugner doubled to center scoring Paige Wallace. (1-0, NU)
- B4: Courtney Beatty immediately responded with a one out solo home run to left center tying the game at one. (1-1)
- B7: Tori Farr took advantage of her speed and a Newman miscue to swipe second base and come around the score the winning run without a RBI in the bottom of the seventh. (2-1, Jewell)
LEADERS OF THE FLIGHT
- Hits: Beatty (2), Emily Hoover (2)
- Runs: Beatty (2), Farr (2)
- RBI: Beatty (1)
IN THE CIRCLE
- Win: Anna Biondo (6-7) earned the win working all seven frame, allowing just one earned run on five hits.
- Loss: Bugner (2-7) took the loss, giving up two runs.
GAME TWO
Jewell - 1
Newman - 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
- B6: Lindsay Glynn led off the sixth frame with a single and advanced to third. Hoover sent a deep fly ball down the left field line in foul territory that allowed Glynn to cross the plate for the game's only run. (1-0, Jewell)
LEADERS OF THE FLIGHT
- Hits: Glynn (2)
- Runs: Glynn (1)
- RBI: Hoover (1)
IN THE CIRCLE
- Win: Madelynne Greenstreet (6-2) earned the win going, six shotout frames with seven strikeouts.
- Loss: Dominique Payne (3-9) took the loss, allowing just one unearned run in six innings.
- Save: Sarah Lewis (1) picked up her first save of the season, tossing the final inning and not allowing a baserunner.
UP NEXT
The Cardinals jump back into GLVC play this weekend as they host Bellarmine University on Saturday followed by the defending national champions Southern Indiana on Sunday.
