Pitching was the order of the day when Brandon’s softball team took on visiting Fenton in a May 17 Flint Metro League doubleheader.
The two teams split a pair of 1-0 games, with the Blackhawks winning the opener in an eight-inning contest and the Tigers taking the nightcap in a 12-inning game. Brandon is now 18-7-1 overall and 8-4 in the Flint Metro League.
In the opening game, Brandon’s Katie Flood went 2-for-3, while Meridith Dura scored the game-winning run. Jill Perry was the winning pitcher for Brandon, striking out nine batters in a complete-game effort.
In the nightcap, Brandon’s Jackie Wojtkowicz had a strong effort on the mound despite picking up the loss, striking out 17 Fenton batters while hurling all 12 innings.
Offensive, the Blackhawks were led by Jessica Liebner, who went 3-for-6, while Brooke Schaefer went 2-for-4.
Due to rainy weather conditions, the Blackhawks only played one game at the Brandon Invitational Saturday, May 14, battling to a scoreless tie with Troy.
Perry was once again dominant, throwing a no-hitter for the Blackhawks. However, the Blackhawks only managed three hits themselves, two by Liebner and one by Chelsea Wengren.
The Blackhawks traveled to Tawas City Saturday, May 21 to take part in the Tawas City Invitational. They return home Tuesday, May 24 to take on Birmingham Groves at 4:30 p.m.