The Benedictine softball team powered its way to a dominant doubleheader sweep over Alverno on Tuesday, using explosive offense in both games to secure two convincing wins.

FINAL SCORE
Benedictine 12, Alverno 4 (5 Inn.)

THE DETAILS
-Benedictine opened the scoring in the second inning on an RBI triple from Lauryn Olson
-The Eagles broke things open in the third with three runs, highlighted by RBI hits from Haley Barnes and Taylor Oppenhuis
-After Alverno got on the board in the fourth, Benedictine responded with three more runs, extending the lead to 7-1
-Alverno rallied for three runs in the fifth to cut into the deficit
-Benedictine answered immediately with a five-run inning, using timely hitting from Lauren Bogard and Alyssa Perkins to secure the run-rule victory

STAT LEADERS
-Haley Barnes went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBIs
-Lauren Bogard recorded three hits and drove in two runs
-Alyssa Perkins added three RBIs, including a two-run double
-Mckenzie Johnson struck out 13 over five innings

FINAL SCORE
Benedictine 11, Alverno 1 (5 Inn.)

THE DETAILS
-Alverno struck first in the opening inning but Benedictine responded with a nine-run first inning to take control
-The inning features contributions throughout the lineup, including RBI hits form Jenna Bartke, Lauryn Olson, Morgan Bruno, and Haley Barnes
-Benedictine added to its lead in the second and third innings to extend the advantage to 11-1
-The Eagles pitching staff shut down Alverno the rest of the way to secure the run-rule win

STAT LEADERS
-Lauryn Olson led the way with two hits and two RBIs
-Jenna Bartke added a triple and two RBIs
-Morgan Magnabosco allowed one run over three innings, while Claire Stillwell closed the game with five strikeouts in two innings

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