Published: May 07, 2008 10:11 am         

Lady Devils blast Lady Generals twice

By Charles Prince

The North Jefferson News



MORRIS — It was more like batting practice than a playoff series for the Mortimer Jordan Lady Blue Devils on Tuesday, as they routed Lee-Huntsville by 19-0 and 22-1 counts to move into the second round of the sub-state softball playoffs.

In the opening game, Blair Johnson fired a no-hitter and the Lady Devil’s offense did the rest. Jordan collected 17 hits—seven of which—four triples and three doubles—were extra base hits.

Leading the Jordan hit parade was Erin Whitlock, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored.

Brandy Worden, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored. Danae Hays had a two-RBI double and scored three runs.

Shelbey Faucett had a two-RBI single and scored twice. Kayla Cox had and RBI-triple. Logan Woodward had a triple, a single, scored two runs and drove in one.

Alyssa Linn had a single, a triple, an RBI and scored two runs. Morgan Estell went 2-for-4 with one RBI and scored twice. Johnson had a triple, reached on an error and scored twice.

In the pitching circle, Johnson improved to 22-1, throwing her 10th shutout of the season. She struck out eight. The only Lady General to reach base got aboard on an error, spoiling a perfect game.

Jordan 22,

Lee-Huntsville 1

In the nightcap, Worden (1-1) picked up the win with two innings of no-hit ball. She struck out two.

At the plate, Faucett led the way with three hits, a double and two home runs. She had three RBIs.

Whitlock went 4-for-5 with two doubles and four runs scored. Morgan Estell went 2-for-4 and scored three runs.

Jordan improved to 43-4.