Springfield, Ill. - The Lewis University softball team managed nine hits in two games, as Illinois Springfield (12-22, 4-12 GLVC) claimed the 4-1, 13-3 (5 inn.) Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader sweep over the visiting Flyers (15-19-1, 4-11-1 GLVC) at the Land Of Lincoln on Saturday (April 2) afternoon.
   Lewis returns to action on Sunday (April 3), as they head to Lebanon, Ill., for a 12 PM GLVC twinbill against McKendree.
   "Today was one of those days where not much went right and we'll have to regroup and get ready for McKendree tomorrow," Lewis head softball coach Becky Pearl said.

GAME ONE
UIS 4, Lewis 1
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WP: Smith (4-9); LP: Fossey (3-7)

   UIS scored four unanswered runs from the second through the fourth inning, as the host Prairie Stars earned the 4-1 victory over Lewis in the opening game of the doubleheader.
   UIS starting pitcher Alexandria Smith picked up the complete-game victory for the Prairie Stars, allowing one run and four hits, while fanning six Flyers. Her counterpart Paige Fossey (Chesterton, Ind./Chesterton) allowed four runs and eight hits, while walking five batters and striking out six in a losing effort.
   Lewis freshman first baseman Carley Maupin (Peotone, Ill./Peotone) collected two of the Flyers' four hits, including a double.

GAME TWO
UIS 13, Lewis 3 (5 inn.)
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WP: Craver (8-10): LP: Brems (6-5)
HR: Gosbeth; Manietta

   UIS scored 11 runs in the first two innings and never looked back as the Prairie Stars completed the doubleheader sweep with a 13-3 (5 inn.) win over the Flyers. UIS' trio of left fielder Amanda Gosbeth (1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs), first baseman Molly Manietta (2-for-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs) and shortstop Alexa McClaughry (2-for-2, 3 RBI run) batted a combined 5-for-7 with eight RBI and five runs scored in the victory.
   UIS starting pitcher Jaycee Craver went the distance for the Prairie Stars, surrendering three runs and five hits, while fanning five. Lewis senior hurler Ali Brems (Kenosha, Wis./Harborside) took the loss for the Flyers, giving up 11 runs - seven earned - and seven hits in 1.1 innings of work.
   Lewis sophomore left fielder Kaylee Prieto (Chicago, Ill./Marist) went 2-for-3, including a two-run double, in the loss.