CHATHAM, Ill. — Have yourselves a fifth inning, Griffon Softball.

Missouri Western scored all of its runs in the top of fifth to beat Illinois-Springfield 10-5 in Wednesday's non-conference matchup at Spartan Park. The Griffons (16-15) dug themselves out of a 4-0 deficit and tied the game with a two-run home run by Emma Hoffart — her eighth of the season. With the bags packed, Natalee Weber unloaded them with a three-run double to take the lead at 7-4.

Mackenzie DeVine put the dagger through the Prairie Srars (22-13) with a three-run dinger to make it 10-4. Natalie Kissinger gave up five runs, but only two of them were earned with the Griffons committing three errors. Kissinger helped MWSU win its third game in a row with her fifth complete game of the season, striking out four batters and walking just two.

Next Up

Missouri Western makes its way home to St. Joseph and the Spring Sports Complex for two doubleheaders this weekend. First up is No. 3 Rogers State (31-3, 10-0 MIAA) on Friday at 2 and 4 p.m. After that is Northeastern State (19-16, 7-3 MIAA) on Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m. 

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