JACKSONVILLE, Ill.- The Illinois College Lady Blues began conference play hosting the Knox College Prairie Fire in a Wednesday doubleheader. The team earned the sweep defeating Knox in both games to advance to 9-9 overall this season and 2-0 in the MWC.
GAME 1- Illinois College 9, Knox College 0
The Lady Blues got out to an early lead scoring four unanswered runs through the first three innings. The team continued to shine offensively earning the win after five innings with a score of 9-0.
Claudia Adam had an impressive day offensively going 3-3 at the plate with two runs and one run batted in.
Sydney Hood earned the win in the circle pitching all 5.0 innings totaling seven strikeouts in the shutout victory.Â
GAME 2- Illinois College 8, Knox College 0
The second game of the day proved to go in the Lady Blues favor. The offense continued to be explosive at the plate giving IC the lead 4-0 after three innings. The team was able to add four more runs in the bottom of the fifth to earn the win.
Grace Braun was a standout for the team going 3-3 at the plate with two runs scored.
Alissa Hodge earned the win at the pitching position going the entire 5.0 innings totaling three strikeouts.Â
The Lady Blues will host Beloit College in a doubleheader on Saturday, 4/9 at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.Â
