Parkville, Mo. - The No. 11 Central Methodist softball team picked up two Heart victories over Park University Tuesday afternoon in Parkville, Mo. 

With the sweep, Central improves its overall record to 11-4 and 3-1 in conference play. Park falls to 6-8 and 1-5 in the Heart. 

Game one was a low-scoring affair in the first five innings of play, as the only run scored came in the top of the first inning on an RBI single from Daly Garland. Central ramped up the offense in the final two innings, scoring five runs. Kelli Gorman jump started the offense with a solo home run to left field followed by a single from Mikayla Pennell. 

After Kelena Oots scored on a passed ball, Garland pushed the lead to 5-0 with a single to right-center to score Madison White. The final run of the game came on a fielding error by the Pirates' defense, which scored Madison Love. 

After the dust settled, CMU finished the day with six runs on eight hits including four walks. 

Central's pitching staff was masterful inside the circle, combining for a one-hitter and 11 strikeouts. Keighlan Cronin earned her sixth win inside the circle, throwing six innings and striking out 10 batters. Mykala Johnico came in relief for the final inning, retiring the side in order to preserve the shut-out win. 

CMU continued their late-inning success from game one into game two, scoring runs in the first, third, fourth, and fifth innings. The eight runs scored were enough to give Central the victories in five innings. 

Oots led the offense batting a perfect four-for-four with an RBI single, a triple, and three runs scored. White, Love, and Katelyn Kiser all picked up two hits including two RBI for Kiser. 

Johnico picked up her third win of the year, tossing a complete game with eight strikeouts and only one hit given up. The Eagles will host Evangel University in the home opener Saturday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Cox Softball Complex. 

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