Orchard View scores 40 runs in softball sweep over Muskegon

LocalSportsJournal.com

MUSKEGON – The Orchard View softball team swept Muskegon in a non-conference doubleheader on Thursday evening.

The Cardinals won, 23-8, and 17-11.

In the opener, Gabbie Mosher gave up five hits, eight runs, eight walks and struck out four batters. Mia Peterson had one strikeout at relief.

Abbi Cook had three hits, including a homer, a single and a triple, while McKenzie Thiele added two hits, including a homer and a single. Aubree Karis had a double and a single. Ella Jennings chipped in two singles.

Mosher took the mound in the nightcap and allowed nine hits, 11 runs, four walks but struck out eight.

Cook had a home run and triple, while Thiele and Elixis Scott had a home run and a single. Jennings threw in a single and a double.

Orchard View (5-5, 2-2) hosts Covenant Christian on Tuesday.

Muskegon will be at home on Monday against North Muskegon.