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The Mona Shores Sailors needed at least a split in their doubleheader with Jenison on Tuesday to win the O-K Black Conference 
softball championship, and that’s exactly what they got.
But it came down to the nightcap after the Sailors dropped the first game 2-1. Lauryn Patterson pitched great in the opener, scattering five hits and only surrendering one earned run, but still took the loss.
Mona Shores got the job done in Game 2, claiming a 5-1 victory and the conference title.
The game was tied 1-1 in the fifth inning, before the Sailors broke things open by scoring four runs. Ellery Rose had a double in the contest while Grace Hall and Erica Dakin added RBI singles.
Patterson was rewarded for her strong pitching in Game 2, getting the win while striking out three.
Mona Shores is 23-12 overall and finished the conference season with a 10-2 record.
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- Mona Shores catcher Maddie Mettler gets ready to fire a throw to second base. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Ryleigh Wehler makes the play at second base with No. 11 Veronica Kastelic in the background. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Ryleigh Wehler looks back after beating the throw to first base for Mona Shores. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Mona Shores center fielder Grace Hall gets ready to make contact for a base hit. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Ryleigh Wehler makes a catch in shallow right field while Ellery Rose races to the play. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Mona Shores’ Grace Hall makes a catch in center field. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Ellery Rose gives her dad and first base coach Ken Rose a high-five after reaching base safely. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Lauryn Patterson delivers the pitch for Mona Shores. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Mona Shores shortstop Veronica Kastelic after making an out. Photo/Jason Goorman
