SB: Western blanks Southwood, 8-0

Visiting Western blew open a tight 2-0 contest with four runs in the fifth inning March 20 in posting an 8-0 shutout at Southwood in both schools’ season-opening game.

Junior Madison Hurst and sophomore Erika Beeler combined on the four-hit shutout for the Panthers. Hurst got the win in allowing two hits, striking out seven, and walking two in 3 2/3 innings pitched. Beeler also allowed two hits while striking out four and walking three in 3 1/3 IP.

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