Grand Rapids, Mich. – Softball kicked off their battle with Cleary first with Senior Day celebrations as they honored six ladies on an incredible career as Golden Eagles. Game one resulted in a 7-4 victory for Cornerstone as they dominated from the start. In the second contest of the day Anna Griffioen stole the show with a walk-off home run to seal the sweep over Cleary. The ladies will travel to Concordia on Monday, April 21^st for their next double-header starting at 3pm. 
 
Game One Recap: Cornerstone – 7 Cleary – 4

• The Golden Eagles kicked off the first inning with a piece of history for Morgan Jenkins as she set the single season stolen base record at 28 through 35 games but the ladies could not drive her in.
• Cleary struck first in the contest as they tallied the first run of the game in the top of the 3^rd inning. 
• Anna Griffioen kicked off her day in style with a two-shot homer that boosted Cornerstone to their first lead of the game at 2-1 in the bottom of the 3^rd. 
• The flood gates opened in the 5^th inning for the Golden Eagles as Maddy Chatman kicked it off with a double into deep left field. 
• Morgan Jenkins brought in a run thanks to a single that set up Sam Timmer which she took full advantage of as she doubled which allowed Cornerstone to jump out to a 6-1 lead. 
• The Golden Eagles were not finished as strong at bats continued to be the story as they closed out the 5^th inning with a 7-1 lead. 
• Cornerstone wavered in the top of the 6^th, but Allie Lubben secured the ladies game one of the double-header with a score of 7-4. 

Game Two Recap: Cornerstone – 7 Cleary – 5

• Game two was jump started by the Cougars as they caught Cornerstone off guard and punched in three quick runs. 
• Sam Timmer got the Golden Eagles back on track with a solo home run down the left field line that helped cut into the Cougars lead. 
• The third inning belonged to Cleary as well as they continued to add runs which helped them lead 4-1. 
• The ladies continued to put their bat to the ball but could not find the gaps as they still trailed after the 4^thinning. 
• Delaney Wilson and Taylor Zwagerman both secured doubles to drive in another run for Cornerstone to kick off the bottom of the 5^th inning. 
• Maddy Chatman singled deep into right field to drive in multiple runs as the Cougars defense began to bend. 
• The Golden Eagles closed out the 5^th inning with a 5-4 lead thanks to mistakes from the away squad. 
• Cleary did not break as they responded right away with a run of their own to tie the game up headed into the final inning. 
• The Anna Griffioen show was on full display when Cornerstone needed it most as she cracked a ball deep into center field for her second homer of the day and a walk-off game two victory. 

By the Numbers:
28 – Morgan Jenkins set the single season stolen base record in today's game as she has gathered 28 stolen bases over 35 games on the year.
3 – Cornerstone tallied three home runs today thanks to Anna Griffioen (2) and Sam Timmer (1). 
6 – The Golden Eagles celebrated their six seniors today for an amazing career of Cornerstone Softball.  

What's Next?
The Golden Eagles take a small break as they return early next week for another WHAC double-header on Monday, April 21 against Concordia on the road. 
 
Contact: Jonny Strube | jon.strube@cornerstone.edu
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