Carlinville, Illinois – The Blackburn Beavers swept the MacMurray Highlanders for their first two conference wins of the season.
Blackburn and MacMurray are two of three teams that have been in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference the longest. With a total of 27 years in this conference, these teams have met in 59 games. In the overall series, Blackburn leads 31-28. The playing field was even, and both teams were in search of their first win. Over the last 3 double headers, the Highlanders had the advantage 5-1. However, this would not stop the beavers from coming out and taking the sweep.
In the sweep, the Beavers defeated the Highlanders: 9-1 (5 innings) and 10-2 (6 innings). The team came together and put forth an effort that prevailed them past the opposing team to win.
Inside the Box Score (Game 1)
- Hannah Goett blasted a Homerun and led the team with 3 hits
- Lexi Yockey hit a double
- RBI’s: Hannah Goett (3), Baylee Hughes (2), Abby Frerichs, Allison Howard
- Baylee Hughes had a stolen base.
- Winning Pitcher: Halle Fransen
Inside the Box Score (Game 2)
- The Beavers totaled 12 hits in Game 2
- Lexi Yockey led the team with 3 hits
- Lexi Yockey, Baylee Hughes, Hannah Goett all doubled
- RBI’s: Lexi Yockey (3), Baylee Hughes, Hannah Goett, Daniele Burnell, Abby Frerichs, Jensen Ballinger, Emmily Cato, Jordan Wood
- Winning Pitcher: Baylee Hughes
The Beavers look to continue their momentum as they face Iowa Wesleyan at home. The doubleheader is set to start at 1 & 3pm.