GAME 1
Pfeiffer def. Guilford, 6-0

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The Pfeiffer University softball team came away with a nonconference doubleheader sweep at Guilford College on Sunday afternoon.

Senior Kali Morton continued in dominant fashion, as she tossed a five-hit shutout to lead the Pfeiffer Falcons over the Guilford Quakers 6-0 in game one.

Morton (15-0) went the distance for Pfeiffer (32-1), giving up five hits, walking two and striking out two.

Offensively, Pfeiffer was paced by Gracie Griffin, who went 3-for-4 in the game with a double, a home run and two RBI. Alyssa Broaddus also compiled a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Junior Emma Bullin also helped out for Pfeiffer, putting together three hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Falcons took the lead for good in the third, scoring for the first time in the inning. Pfeiffer plated two runs when Broaddus left the yard with Griffin aboard.

The Falcons then tacked on runs in the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings, with their biggest output coming in the sixth when they scored two times. Those two runs came across on Griffin's two-run homer to center.

GAME NOTES

» Morton tossed a five-hit shutout for the Falcons.
» Pfeiffer got three-hit games from both Griffin and Bullin.
» The Falcons power output was led by Griffin, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Falcons out-hit the Quakers at an 11-5 clip.
» Pfeiffer pitchers limited Guilford to just 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 27 Guilford hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out two.
» The Falcons drew four walks from Guilford pitching.
» Griffin led the Falcons at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI.
» Guilford was led offensively by Kassidy Lancos, who went 2-for-3.
» Morgan Kinney led the Quakers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of six-run ball.

GAME 2
 Pfeiffer def. Guilford, 7-4

In game two, Bullin collected four RBI to help propel the Pfeiffer Falcons over the Guilford Quakers 7-4.

Bullin (6-1) also got the win in the circle for Pfeiffer (33-1). The right-hander went four innings, giving up two runs on four hits, allowed no walks and struck out one Quaker batter.

At the plate, Bullin went 2-for-3 with a double in addition to her four RBI for the Falcons. Fellow junior Gracie Griffin put together a standout day at the plate in game two as well, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Junior Kenzi Lyall also contributed for Pfeiffer, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Falcons got on the scoreboard first, starting in the third inning. Pfeiffer's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a two-run double off the bat of Bullin.

The Falcons then lost some of their lead, expanding on their advantage in the fifth inning after the Quakers cut it to 5-2. Pfeiffer picked up two runs when a single from Bullin scored Lyall and A. Broaddus, which brought the score to 7-2 in favor of the Falcons. Guilford put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Pfeiffer still held on for the 7-4 win.

GAME NOTES

» Bullin drove in four runs for Pfeiffer.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed five runs across.
» Pfeiffer went 3-for-9 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers limited Guilford to just 1-for-8 (.125) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 31 Guilford hitters in the game, allowing 13 ground balls and five fly balls while striking out two.
» Bullin led the Falcons at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and four RBI.
» Guilford was led offensively by Makenley Mitchell, who went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Taylor Mitchell led the Quakers pitching staff, throwing one shutout inning.

UP NEXT
Pfeiffer will return home to Jack Ingram Field on Saturday, April 20 for a USA South doubleheader against rival Greensboro.  FIrst pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.