In its home opener, the Northwest Missouri State softball team picked up a pair of 2-1 victories over Upper Iowa Wednesday afternoon in Maryville, Mo.

The Bearcats improved to 6-6 overall this season, while the Peacocks fell to 3-12 on the year.

Sarah Baldwin threw her third complete game of the year, giving up one run on just four hits. The junior struck out seven batters while walking only two. With the win, Baldwin improved her record to 4-2.

Rebecca Maher collected a pair of singles, scoring one run and driving in another, while Chantel Adams added one RBI on a single in the first.

In game two, Kendle Schieber earned her second victory this season, throwing eight solid innings. The junior gave up five hits while striking out seven and walking only one. This was Schieber’s second complete game of the year.

Sophomore third baseman Chantel Adams finished 2-for-3 with one double, one triple and one RBI, and Stephanie Mark crushed a double over the centerfielder’s head and came around to score one run.

Northwest returns to MIAA play when the play Southwest Baptist on Friday, March 13 in Maryville Mo. The doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

— Northwest Sports Information —