Chargers offense quieted at home by Cougars

GALESBURG — Highland kept the Sandburg softball team's bats quiet Tuesday as the Cougars swept the Chargers in an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader.

Game 1
Highland 16, Sandburg 0 (5 innings)
Highland       018     61       —        16       16       0
Sandburg      000     00       —        0          4          6
L: Cheyanne Rodgers 5 IP, 3 K, 4 BB

Key moments
Highland sent 12 batters to the dish in an eight-run third inning to build a 9-0 advantage.

Sandburg standout
Shortstop Ailexa Hunter had hits in both of her at-bats as she had two of the Chargers' four hits. Hunter singled in the first inning, then doubled to left and stole third in the third.

Game 2
Highland 12, Sandburg 0 (5 innings)
Highland       130     044     —        12       14       0
Sandburg      000     00       —        0          4          6
L: Mary Hellige 5 IP, 4 K, 3 BB

Key moment
Highland used a three-run second to push its lead to 4-0.

Sandburg standout
Jordyn Climer went 2 for 2 out of the leadoff spot. The left fielder opened the first with a base hit up the middle and added a single to right in the third.

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES RESCHEDULED
The Chargers' doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday at Rock Valley has been postponed because of inclement weather and rescheduled for 3 p.m. April 23.

UP NEXT
3 p.m. Thursday vs. Kishwaukee 

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