Story Headlines- The Northwest Missouri State softball team used a pair of impressive pitching performances to sweep Lindenwood on Saturday afternoon in Maryville.
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Sarah Baldwin gave up six hits in a complete game effort in game one, leading to a 5-3 Bearcat victory.
- After being one pitch away from a perfect game yesterday,
Kendle Schieber followed that up with a two-hit shutout in Northwest's 5-0 victory in game two.
- Northwest improved to 13-15 this season and 7-5 in the conference, while the Lady Lions fall to 6-28 and 2-14 in MIAA play.
Game One Key Statistics (Northwest 5, Lindenwood 3)
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Sarah Baldwin finished her ninth complete game of the year, striking out seven batters and walking one in the process.
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Chantel Adams finished 2-for-3 with a grand slam, her fourth home run this season.
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Baylee Scarbrough added a pair of singles for the Bearcats.
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Rebecca Maher scored two runs, including a solo home run in the fifth.
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Cassidy Lee reached on an infield single and scored a run.
Game One Key Innings- The Bearcats jumped out to an early lead in the first when
Cassidy Lee beat out an ground ball to short. After
Rebecca Maher and
Stephanie Mark each drew walks,
Chantel Adams unloaded on a pitch, sending it to deep center to put Northwest in front, 4-0.
- Northwest added to their lead in the fifth when
Rebecca Maher led off with a solo home run to left field.
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Game Two Key Statistics (Northwest 5, Lindenwood 0)
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Kendle Schieber extended her scoreless innings streak to 13 1/3 innings after scattering two hits in her second straight shutout. The junior struck out six Lady Lions and walked none. At the plate, Schieber racked up a pair of singles.
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Cassidy Lee scored two runs after reaching base three times, including a double.
- Designated player
Madison Jones reached base twice and scored one run.
- Sophomore
Chantel Adams drove in two runs on a first inning single.
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Rebecca Maher,
Stephanie Mark and
Baylee Scarbrough all added one RBI for the Bearcats.
Game Two Key Innings- Northwest scored in the first inning for the 18th time this season after
Cassidy Lee drew a one-out walk.
Stephanie Mark put two runners in scoring position when she doubled down the left field line and they each came in to score on
Chantel Adams' single to center.
- The Bearcats extended their advantage in the third when Lee led off with a double to left center and came in to score two batters later on Mark's sacrifice fly.
- Another big inning in the fourth helped the Bearcats gain a five run cushion. After
Jessica Rawie led off with a walk, consecutive singles from
Kendle Schieber and
Madison Jones loaded the bases for
Baylee Scarbrough. Scarbrough was hit by a pitch to score a run and three batters later
Rebecca Maher plated another run with a single to the shortstop.
- Schieber retired the side in order five times, giving up a single hit in the third and sixth innings.
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Up Next- The Bearcats will host Missouri Western in a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday, March 31. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m.
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