The Loggers came out swinging today as they swept the Highlanders of MacMurray, 22-0 and 16-8.
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Morgan Heckman 6 for 7 and 11 RBIs
Morgan Heckman led the Loggers offense in game one, going 3-for-3 a home run, double and 6 RBIs. Katie McLean was 3-for-5 with a lead off triple, RBI and 3 runs scored. Whitney David was 2-for-2 with a triple, double, 3 RBIs, 2 walks, HBP and 3 runs scored. Ashton Dyche was 2-for-4 with home run 2 RBIs. Maggie Comerford also contributed going 2-for-2 with an RBI, 2 walks and HBP (16th). Madie Routh was 1-for-3 with 3 runs scored and Bri Graham doubled two runs home in the 4th inning. Reserve outfield/pinch runner Ella Nelson went 1-1 with 2 walks, sac fly and 2 RBIs. Lexy Koester was 1-for-2 with 2 RBIs.
Brittany Roady (3-9) was the winnng pitcher going 4 innings of scoreless ball on 2 hits and 5 Ks. Whitney David pitched the 5th inning to keep the shutout in tack, allowing 1 hit and 1 strikeout.
The Loggers continued to swing a big bat as Morgan Heckman stayed alive as she went 3-for-4 with 5 RBIs and back-to-back home runs in the 1st (grand slam) and 3rd innings (lead off solo). Ashton Dyche was 2-for-4, 3 RBIs and a walk off base hit in the 6th tor run rule the Highlanders. Catcher Lexy Koester was 2-for-2 with a double and 2 RBIs. Ella Nelson was 1-for-3 with and RBI sac fly.
Madie Routh (6-3) was the winning pitcher. Routh went 4 innings and allowed 8 runs (7 earned) on 14 hits and 2 Ks. Whitney David finished the game in relief going 2 innings and 2 strikeouts.
The Loggers are now 21-15 overall and 10-6 in the MWAC. LLCC will face John Wood Friday at home and travel to Quincy to complete the 4 game set on Saturday.
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