Rails girls double up for sweep of Beavers

SPOONER — In Heart O’ North Conference doubleheader action on a wet and cold Thursday, April 25, the Spooner Rails softball team came up big, putting it all together for a sweep and double shutout of the visiting Cumberland Beavers.

In the first game, Spooner topped Cumberland 9-0. The second game saw the Rails continue to dominate as they again held the Beavers scoreless in a 13-0 win.

Spooner 9, Cumberland 0In the first game of the day, Peyton Steines was the winning pitcher for Spooner, going all 7 innings. Steines picked up 5 strikeouts in the win.

Batter Annalie Lindgren went 3-4 at the plate with 4 RBIs. Steines, Lily Bauer, and Ava Thompson were all 2-4 at the plate. Chloe Swonger was 2-3 batting in the game.

Spooner 13, Cumberland 0Lindgren was the winning pitcher for Spooner in the second game, throwing 5 innings and recording 11 strikeouts.

Batting for the Rails, Bauer went 3-3 at the plate. Layla Thompson and Devin Danielsen were 2-3 batting, with both drawing walks. Lily Hotchkiss, Ava Thompson and Lindgren were 2-4 hitting.

“It was a great night of softball,” said coach Brian Amys. “Being able to play two games and not give up a run is pretty impressive. Our defense played great and kept Cumberland from scoring position all night.”

The Spooner girls are putting together a nice season and making some noise in the Heart O’ North Conference. Currently, Spooner is 7-3 in the HON. Overall at this point, the Rails are 9-4.

“Our bats are coming alive and we have a lineup where anyone in the order is capable of having a big hit and driving runs in at any point,” said Coach Amys. “It’s been fun to watch the progression of the season develop over the last two weeks. We have a big week this week with three home games.”

On Tuesday, April 30, the Rails hosted Northwestern. Thursday, May 2, the Ladysmith Lumber Jills will be in Spooner for a 5 p.m. contest. Then on Friday, May 3, the Rails will continue their home stand as they host the Cameron Comets at 5 p.m.