BRIGHTON, Mich. - Lawrence Tech opened the series with a narrow 2-1 victory, led by a masterful performance in the circle from
Sarah Basket. Basket pitched a complete game, allowing only one hit and one unearned run while striking out ten batters.
Delaney Monroe led the offense with a two RBI single in the 3rd inning, while
Natilee Pridemore,
Brenna Crittenden, and
Zoey Markey had hits of their own. Defensive stability from the Blue Devils ensured the lead held, as the team navigated the final five innings without conceding a hit.
The Blue Devils completed the sweep with a 1-0 shutout in the second game, anchored by a complete-game effort from
Natilee Pridemore. Pridemore stifled the Cornerstone lineup, allowing four hits and striking out six to secure the win. The game's only run came in the first inning when
Zoey Markey hit a sac fly to get
Ashley Stafford across home. LTU's defense remained flawless in this matchup to contribute to the shutout.
Following this doubleheader sweep of Cornerstone, the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils finished the regular season with an overall record of 26-14 and a conference record of 13-7. They will begin postseason play on the 24th.