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Softball

#12 Ranked Raider Softball Team Sweeps Twinbill At Heidelberg

Mount Union (22-4, 7-1 OAC) won both games of a doubleheader at Heidelberg (3-19, 0-6 OAC) on Friday, April 13 in Tiffin, Ohio. The Raiders took the opener 3-0 then won the nightcap by a score of 12-3.

In game one, the Raiders got single runs in the first, second, and sixth. RBI hits came from shortstop Carissa Prince and first baseman Amanda Yackmack.

Lindsey Royer (17-3) was dominant, tossing a complete game, allowing no walks and two hits while striking out 11. The 11 strikeouts tied a season-high.

Royer also led the Raider offense with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate. Second baseman Katie Harmon aided the cause, going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles.

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In game two, Mount Union jumped out with eight runs over the first three innings, then added two in the fourth and two in the seventh.

Stephanie Cain (2-0) went the distance for the second time this season and allowed only one earned run en route to picking up the victory.

The Raiders got homers from Royer (2), leftfielder Erin Duignan (3), and catcher Karly Tennant (4). Duignan finished the contest 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored.

Other offensive standouts included second baseman Lee Negrelli (2-for-4/RBI), right fielder Meghan Allen (2-for-4/2 runs), third baseman Anna Horning (2-for-4), centerfielder Cortney Frederick (2-for-5/SB), and shortstop Carissa Prince (1-for-3/2 RBI).

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Mount Union returns to action tomorrow, April 14 at home versus Wilmington. The doubleheader is scheduled to begin at noon (EST).

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