Dux Varsity Softball completed the sweep of rival Zeeland East in OK Green Conference play tonight winning 5-1. The Dux take sole possession of the Conference lead as they were tied with Zeeland East going into the night each at 6-2.

The Dux got things moving in the first inning, when Emily Kragt singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run as Carly Sleeman started the game with a double.

Emily Brands earned the victory on the mound for the Dux. She threw four innings, allowing two hits and one run.  Alexa Brott threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen allowing no runs or hits, striking out eight and zero walks. "The combination of Brands and Brott was good in game one and even better in game two!" said Coach Sliva. "Emily threw a strong four innings allowing only one run. We stuck to the game plan and she handed the ball over for Alexa to come in and shut them down. So proud of the duo in the circle tonight as the only allowed two hits."

Kragt and Sleeman went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Dux in hits.  Morgan Patrick and Sleeman were good on the base paths with two stolen bases each.Taylor Zwagerman added a triple, and Brott and Patrick each added singles for the Dux victory. "We did what we needed when it mattered. We continue to score runs on two out and have big hits when runners are in scoring position. That is what you need to do to win games. 

Dux record improves to 8-2 in OK Green Conference (1st Place) and 15-8 overall. They travel to Byron Center on Wednesday for a non Conference Double header starting at 4:15.