Albion, MI – Alma College Softball was on the road on Friday, taking on Albion College in MIAA conference play. Alma split the day, winning 5-2 before falling 10-0.

Alma 5, Albion 2
It took until the 5^th inning for the scoring to start in game one. Alma threatened several times, but couldn't break through. Meanwhile, Morgan Westall cut through the Britons lineup like a hot knife through butter. In the 5^th, Alma loaded up the bases, and a Peyton Fether single scored McKenna Salley. A bases loaded walk from Morgan Brandau got Alma a 2-0 lead, and a groundout from Julia Duncan saw another run score. Finally, Sophia Somerset singled home another pair of runs, putting the visitors up 5-0.

Albion tried to spark a comeback, but it was quelled after a pair of runs in the 6^th. Alma went on to win 5-2.

Jordyn Porter, Reneigh Sandmann, and McKenna Salley all recorded two-hit games.

Westall (5-6) pitched all 7.0 innings in the win, allowing three hits and striking out seven.
 
Albion 10, Alma 0
The Britons jumped on the scoreboard in the 1^st inning of game two. The hosts scored three runs in the first two innings, and added another two runs in the 4^th. Alma put themselves in position to get back into things on several occasions, but failed to convert, stranding 10 runners in the game. The game steadied at 5-0 until the 7^th, when the home team poured on another five runs. The contest ended 10-0.

Fether led the offense with a 3-3 outing at the plate.

Mikaylyn Kenney (6-4) started the game, pitching 3.1 innings and striking out three. Bella Treloar pitched 3.1 innings in relief, striking out one. Grace Main also pitched in relief, striking out the only batter they faced.

Alma is back home tomorrow for a twinbill with Adrian.