Published May 06, 2008 08:00 am - Leighow-Subway remained unbeaten in Major Division Softball action thanks to an easy win over Sub Shop and another hard-fought win over FKNB.
Leighow-Subway still unbeaten after tough victory over FKNB
The Danville News
DANVILLE -- Leighow-Subway remained unbeaten in Major Division Softball action thanks to an easy win over Sub Shop and another hard-fought win over FKNB.
Leighow-Subway improved to 6-0 with a 19-5 win over Sub Shop, scoring 10 runs in the fourth inning to cap the victory.
Amber Walter led Leighow to the victory, striking out 10 in 3 2/3 innings while also pounding out four hits.
Walter and Chloe Walters each had four hits to lead Leighow's potent offensive attack that had five extra-base hits. Walter doubled twice and scored two runs while Walters doubled and scored three times.
Maura Brady had a pair of doubles and crossed the plate four times in the victory. Abbey Culver, and Tatum Albertson also added hits while Emily Mottern walked four times and scored three runs.
Walter and Abby Drumheller combined on a one-hitter.
Erika Heath had the only hit for Sub Shop, smacking a double and then later scoring.
The victory over Sub Shop followed up Leighow's 11-8 victory over FKNB in a contest that featured 30 strikeouts from five different pitchers.
Walter outdueled FKNB's Tara Fritz to earn the victory. Walter allowed one hit in five innings of work while striking out 13. Fritz stuck out 11 and also allowed just one hit.
With the game tied at 8-8 heading into the last inning, Walters hit an inside-the-park home run and Brady and Mottern followed with singles and later scored in a three-run rally.
Walters went 2-for-2 with her home run and a double. She scored three times and drove in two more. Hanna Culver hit a two-run single.
Allison Wislock had two hits for FKNB, including a double. Wislock, Addy Jo Burkland and Donnie Ann Keeley all singled and scored runs.
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