Superior's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They never let the Northwestern Tigers get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
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Tenley Lawton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Callie Peterson looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Lexi Checketts and Amber Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Checketts went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Smith went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Smith has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Cora Cockerham, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Superior's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Northwestern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11-1 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Superior will head out to square off against Hudson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Northwestern, they are taking a road trip to take on Cumberland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Beavers have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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