CHICAGO — The Carthage College softball team picked up a sweep over UChicago 5-3 and 3-0 in non-conference action on Monday at J. Kyle Anderson Field. 

In game one, the score was locked at zero until an RBI double from Maddie Conway and a home run from Izzy Hernandez put the Carthage (2-2) up 3-0 in the seventh. Later in the inning, Bella Spittler scored on an error, while Makenzie Miller singled that scored Naomi Alonzo. Though UChicago (2-9) scored three and had bases loaded in the bottom half, a Maroons groundout sealed the victory for Carthage 5-3. 

The Firebirds continued the momentum in the second game as a fielder's choice score Donna Stevens as the visitors held a 1-0 lead in the first inning. In the fourth, Makenzie Miller belted a solo home run and an RBI double from Hernandez as Carthage went on to take the game 3-0. 

The Firebirds return home to start conference play facing North Central on Tuesday, March 30 starting at 3 p.m. 

Head Coach Amy Gillmore

"It was nice to finally play again!! It is always good to get a sweep but we still have to tighten up our defense. Our pitchers did a good job today. Our offense did just enough but we need more consistency."

Quick Facts

• Izzy Hernandez and Makenzie Miller registered their first career home runs while Maddie Conway recorded her first collegiate win in game one. 
• Three different Firebirds tallied one stolen base between both games: Bella Spittler, Katie Trail, and Sarah Bennett. 
• In the circle, Stefanie Guercio struck out five and only allowed two hits in game one while Ellie Bernero struck out three and picked up her first save of the season.

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