KCC softball swept by Indian Hills
Kirkwood got only two hits in the 7-2 loss in the opener. Both hits were home runs, by London Jackson and Jayme Finn. The homer by Finn was an inside-the-park shot when the left fielder dove for a line drive and missed.
The first game was tied, 2-2, after five innings, but Indian Hills scored five times in the top of the sixth to take command.
Kirkwood's bats came alive with 14 hits in the 8-6 setback in Game 2. Lauren Kuch was 3-for-5 and scored twice. Jackson, Rachel Stewart and Finn had two hits. Stewart drove in two runs.
The second game was tied, 4-4, after four innings, but Indian Hills scored four times in the top of the fifth for an 8-4 lead and held on for the victory.
GAME 1
Indian Hills 010 105 0 - 7 11 x
Kirkwood 001 100 0 - 2 2 1
Hocker and Butler. L - Hocker (8-4). HR - Jackson, Finn. RBI - Jackson, Finn.
GAME 2
Indian Hills 202 040 0 - 8 8 x
Kirkwood 010 302 0 - 6 14 2
Bouman, Hocker (5) and Barthelman. L - Bouman (8-2). 2B - Harris. RBI - Jackson, Stewart 2, Finn.
