Lady Devils split league opener

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March 19, 2019 - 9:57 AM

Allen softball split their home, league-opening series versus Hutchinson on Monday, beating the Lady Dragons 9-1 in game one before falling 5-0 in game two. 

The series moves the Lady Devils to 5-16 overall and 1-1 in KJCCC play. 

In the first game, Allen got up on Hutch 4-1 in the first inning. 

The Lady Devils added on three in the fourth quarter and two more in the fifth to go up 9-1, ending the game. 

Pitcher Ashtyn Jurging went the full five innings allowing just two hits and one unearned run with three walks and nine strikeouts. 

Jurging also led the team at the plate with three hits including a solo home run. 

Shortstop Jo-Elle Natividad had two hits and an RBI and third baseman Darby Lewis, designated hitter Lauren Mills, catcher Sam Greninger and first baseman Madisyn Thompson each had a hit. 

Stats were unavailable for game two.

The Lady Devils will face Hesston College on Thursday. 

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