Softball

Rogers State sweeps Lady Evangels

Claremore, Okla. -- The Rogers State Hillcats scored early in both games and went on to sweep a doubleheader from the Mid-America Christian Lady Evangels by scores of 9-2 and 10-1 Saturday afternoon (Apr. 16) in Claremore, Okla. 
 
Shelby Brogdon powered a four-run first inning with a two-run homer, then delivered an RBI single in a five-run second inning that was capped by a two-run single from Katrina Loy for a 9-0 lead. 
 
The Lady Evangels scored two unearned runs in the fifth as Harley Harp grounded out to score Ashtin Simeroth and Tiffanie Sanchez scored on an error. 
 
RSU starter Amanda Edwards came on in relief in the first inning and pitched 6 2/3 innings to get the win.
 
The nightcap started much like the first, with the Hillcats jumping to a 4-0 lead after an inning. 
 
Amanda Edwards then doubled home two runs as the Hillcats scored four more in the second for a commanding eight-run lead. 
 
The Lady Evangels got on the board in the fourth on an RBI single by Simeroth that scored Jessica Noblitt. 
 
Katie Bointy worked five innings and allowed one run and struck out three to earn the win. 
 
The Lady Evangels will next wrap up conference action by hosting No. 16 Southern Nazarene Tuesday afternoon (Apr. 19) at 2 p.m.
     
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