Lebanon, Ill. - McKendree University (17-19, 11-7 GLVC) scored six unanswered runs in both games of its Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader against Lewis University, as the Bearcats picked up the 7-2, 9-7 sweep over the visiting Flyers (15-21-1, 4-13-1 GLVC) at Bearcat Field on Sunday (April 3).
   "I saw a lot of good things out there today, but little mistakes add up and that's why we're on the short end of today's doubleheader," Lewis head softball coach Becky Pearl said.
   Lewis returns to action on Wednesday (April 6), as the Flyers will complete last week's halted game against UW-Parkside at 3 PM at UW-Parkside's Case Complex. The second game of the twinbill was tied at 7-apiece before it was halted due to darkness.

GAME ONE
McKendree 7, Lewis 2
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WP: Magre (10-6); LP: Schweickert (3-7)
HR: Prieto (1), Hastings, Schoenbacher
 
   Lewis left 12 runners on base and the Flyer pitching staff surrendered six extra base hits, including two home runs, as McKendree scored six unanswered runs to earn the 7-2 victory in the opening game.
   The big blow was a three-run home run off the bat of McK right fielder Dani Schoenbacher in a four-run third inning for the Bearcats. The Bearcats also received a solo blast from Rachel Hastings (2-for-3, 2 runs, RBI) to lead off the fifth inning. 
   McKendree starting pitcher Holly Magre went the distance for the Bearcats to earn the victory. Magre allowed two runs and 10 hits, while striking out eight batters. Her counterpart, Lewis' Lainie Schweickert (Peru, Ill./St. Bede Academy) surrendered seven runs and nine hits in a losing effort.
   Lewis sophomore left fielder Kaylie Prieto led the Flyers offensively, as she went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run. The Flyers also received a pair of hits from junior center fielder Carolyn Nojiri (Downers Grove, Ill./Downers Grove North) and senior catcher Brittany Russell (Oswego, Ill./Oswego East).

GAME TWO
McKendree 9, Lewis 7
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WP: Barnouski (2-0); LP: Brems (6-6); SV: Magre (3)
HR: Prieto (2), Jaworski (4), Hastings
  
   Lewis jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first inning, as Prieto (3-run homer) and junior shortstop Carly Jaworski (Lemont, Ill./Lemont) both went deep for the Flyers. The Bearcats, however, clawed back and scored six unanswered runs in the fifth and sixth inning to rally for the 9-7 win over the Flyers.
   McKendree relief pitcher Taylor Barnouski, who entered the game in the first, went 6.2 innings and allowed three runs and eight hits to pick up the victory. Magre retired the only batter she faced to earn the save. Lewis relief pitcher Ali Brems (Kenosha, Wis./Harborside) took the loss for the Flyers, giving up three unearned runs and four hits in 1.2 innings of action.
   Eight different Flyers picked up hits in the nightcap with junior right fielder Jenna Cairo (Chicago, Ill./Fenwick), junior designated player Dani Knaak (Bolingbrook, Ill./Bolingbrook), Nojiri and Jaworski each recording two base knocks.