EMPORIA, Kan. - Griffon Softball (26-17, 7-13 MIAA) split a doubleheader at Emporia State Sunday, dropping the first game 5-4, but run ruling the second 12-1 in six innings at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia.

The Griffons picked up another key win, as MoWest is now two games ahead of Fort Hays State for the tenth and final spot in the MIAA tournament with four conference games to go.

Game 1: ESU 5 MWSU 4
In a close one throughout, ESU scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth to lead 5-3 entering the seventh.

MoWest had a threat going in the seventh with Luna Flores stealing home to make it a one-run game. However, a pop fly to second base ultimately ended the game.

Ashlyn Finarty led the Griffs at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double. Brooklynn Clark was 2-for-3.

Torie Sandoval (7-6) made the start and took the loss in five innings. She struck out three and walked two. She was charged with five runs - three of those earned.

Game 2: MWSU 12 ESU 1 (6)
MoWest picked up its eighth run rule victory of the season, leading 5-0 after the fourth. The explosion came in the top of the sixth, as the Griffs put up seven runs in that frame.

MoWest outhit the Hornets in the second game 16-6.

Kalee Higdon, Ashlyn Finarty and Ayva McComas each had a trio of hits. Finarty capped a productive day and weekend, scoring twice and doubling twice in the second game. Higdon had a solo bomb in the seventh.

Brooklynn Clark capped a strong day too, going 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Sydney Young scored a team-best three runs.

Harley Pruetting (11-4) also had a strong weekend, picking up another complete game victory. She allowed just one run in six innings, striking out five and walking none.

Up Next
MoWest is off this coming week, but is back home on Tuesday, April 28 to make up a doubleheader with No. 4 Pittsburg State. Those games are set to be played at 4 and 6 p.m. from the MWSU Spring Sports Complex.