Western put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Northwestern Tigers a 21-0 shutout. That 21 run margin sets a new team best for Western this season.
Lucy George spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on zero hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Jocelyn Jeffers was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and a stolen base. Rebekah McGuire was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Western's victory was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Northwestern, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Western beat Northwestern by a score of 15-0.
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