JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Griffon softball will come home, albeit briefly, with a 3-1 MIAA record after an impressive doubleheader sweep at Lincoln (3-13, 0-4) on Saturday.

Missouri Western (6-13) outscored Lincoln 20-2 in the doubleheader and saw both games end due to run-rule. Not only did the Griffons win three of their first four conference games this weekend, but they got two-straight shortened games ahead of next week’s 10-game schedule. After entering conference play on a six-game losing streak, the Griffons are in a tie for third place in the MIAA standings.

NOTABLES
– Missouri Western totaled 21 hits in the doubleheader while Griffon pitchers allowed just five

– Griffon pitchers walked just four batters on the day and held Lincoln to a .125 batting average

– Griffon batters totaled seven extra base hits (four doubles, one triple, two home runs)

– Missouri Western had three sacrifice flies on the day

– Lonnie Groves went 4-for-6 at the dish with three RBIs and two runs scored. She hit one of the home runs in game one

– Tamara Hicks was also 4-for-6 with two runs scored

– Gabi Carter went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and four runs scored and hit the other home run in game one

– Emma Hoffart and Riley Wilson had three RBIs each in game two

– Kenzie Hilzer allowed one run on two hits through five innings in game one. She picked up her second-straight win to improve her record to 4-6.

– Barbara Billingsley picked up her first win of the season, allowing one run on three hits through five innings in game two

UP NEXT
The Griffs don’t get much of a break before hitting the road again. Missouri Western heads to Texas for two doubleheaders early next week. The team is at No. 11 Texas A&M-Commerce (17-3) on March 12 before another twin-bill at Texas Woman’s (13-8) on March 13. After the Texas two-step, it’s back home for the Hy-Vee Classic, March 16-18.

— MWSU Athletics —