Blough, LaPlace combine on two no-hitters

Published 1:43 pm Thursday, April 26, 2012

Jill Blough and Andrea LaPlace combined to toss a pair of no-hitters against visiting Berrien Springs Tuesday.

Blough and LaPlace, who worked three innings, were so dominant in the circle they allowed just one baserunner in six innings of work. She also had seven strikeouts.

The Eddies defeated the Shamrocks 11-0 in five innings and 16-0 in three innings.

Edwardsburg had 11 hits in the opener, including triples from Tanner Kiessel and Emily Shoupe.

In the nightcap, the Eddies banged out 16 hits. Kiessel and LaPlace both tripled, while Teryn Williams doubled.

First game

Berrien Springs 000 00 – 0 0 3

Edwardsburg 601 4 – 11 11 1

Jill Blough (W), Andrea LaPlace (5) and Tanner Kiessel; Caitlyn Weaver (L), Carlene Cuarto (4)

3B: Kiessel (E), Emily Shoupe (E)

Second game

Berrien Springs 000 – 0 0 4

Edwardsburg 976 – 16 10 0

Jill Blough (W), Andrea LaPlace (3) and Tanner Kiessel; Caitlyn Weaver (L), McKenzie Moody (2), Carlene Cuarto (2)

2B: Teryn Williams (E)

3B: Kiessel (E), LaPlace (E)

Varsity records

Berrien Springs 3-7, 0-6 Lakeland; Edwardsburg 9-3, 3-1 Lakeland