Lady Yetis Silence Southwest Virginia in Dominant Doubleheader Sweep
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Final (8) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R | H | E |
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0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 2 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 0 | 3 | 0 |
CEDAR BLUFF, VA – After Friday's doubleheader was washed out due to poor field conditions, Cleveland Community College's softball team made the most of their Saturday slate, posting dominant shutout victories over Southwest Virginia Community College, 12–0 and 10–0.
Led by precision pitching, aggressive baserunning, and a high-octane offense, the Lady Yetis improved their record and showed they were more than ready to capitalize on their time on the diamond.
Game 1: Explosive Offense Supports Strange's Complete-Game Gem
Final: Cleveland CC 12, Southwest VA CC 0 (7 innings)
The Lady Yetis unleashed a relentless 14-hit attack and showcased their speed on the basepaths to overwhelm Southwest in the opener.
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Sayge Strange (W, 1-0) delivered a 7-inning complete-game shutout, striking out 11 while allowing only 3 hits and 1 walk.
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Offensively, Peyton Whitson starred with a 3-RBI triple and 3 stolen bases, setting the tone in the 6-run second inning.
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Austyn Dixon went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs, while Mckenzie Norman drove in 3 runs, including two in the 7th as part of a 5-run closing rally.
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The Yetis stole 12 total bases, applying constant pressure on a shaky Southwest defense that committed two errors.
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Sara Rose Warlick and Kassie Swink each contributed multi-hit games and RBIs, with Warlick also stealing home in the 7th.
Defensive Highlight: Cleveland played flawless defense with zero errors, complementing Strange's masterful outing.
Game 2: 16-Hit Barrage and Beaver's Masterclass Fuel Another Shutout
Final: Cleveland CC 10, Southwest VA CC 0 (7 innings)
The second game was more of the same: offensive fireworks and pitching dominance.
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Christian Beaver (W, 1-0) followed Strange's lead with a 3-hit, 11-strikeout shutout of her own across 7 innings.
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The Lady Yetis piled up 16 hits, with every spot in the lineup contributing to a well-rounded attack.
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Warlick went 2-for-3 with 3 runs scored and a triple, while Jaylen Ledbetter posted a perfect 3-for-4 line and scored twice.
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Beaver also helped her own cause at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and 2 RBIs.
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Elizabeth Smith and Sayge Strange added extra-base hits and RBIs to power a 4-run 7th inning that put the game out of reach.
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Once again, the Lady Yetis' baserunning prowess was on display, with 6 stolen bases and another daring steal of home—this time by Molly Beam.
Series Summary: Total Team Domination
| Category | Game 1 | Game 2 | Series Total |
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| Final Score | 12–0 | 10–0 | 22–0 |
| Hits | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Strikeouts (CCC pitchers) | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Stolen Bases | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| Errors Committed | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Extra-Base Hits | 2B (1), 3B (1) | 2B (3), 3B (2) | 7 |
Notable Performers:
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Sayge Strange: 7 IP, 11 K, 0 R in Game 1; 2B and SB in Game 2
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Christian Beaver: 7 IP, 11 K, 2 RBIs, 2B in Game 2
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Peyton Whitson: 3B, 3 RBIs, 4 SBs across series
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Sara Rose Warlick: 4 runs, 3 hits, 3B, RBI, 3 SBs
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Jaylen Ledbetter: 4-for-6, 3 runs, 2 SBs
Looking Ahead
With back-to-back shutouts and dominant two-way performances from both their pitchers and lineup, the Lady Yetis have firmly established themselves as a force in regional play. They'll look to carry this momentum into their next matchup with playoff aspirations in sight.