McGarvie 8 hits, strong pitching lead Mott to sweep

PORT HURON, Mich. - After two postponements, the Mott Community College softball team was able to get back on the field to take on St. Clair County Community College for a doubleheader on Monday in Port Huron, Mich. 

The Bears rallied in game one to earn a 7-3 win and cruised to a 9-0 shutout in five innings in the finale to sweep the Skippers. The wins moved Mott's win streak to seven games. The Bears are 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. 

Game One Highlights: 

• Keira McGarvie went 4-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and two runs scored. 

• Heaven Helkowski had three hits, two RBIs, and a run scored. 

• Eva Opper added two hits, one RBI, and a run, while Khloe Williams finished with two hits. 

• Maggie Boehm (8-3) tossed the complete game, allowing three runs on five hits, while walking one and striking out 12. 

Game Two Highlights:

• McGavie had another perfect showing at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a double and a run scored. 

• Cassie Sylvester added three hits, including a double, and had two RBIs. 

• Helkowski recorded two hits, two runs scored, an RBI, a walk, and one stolen base. 

• Arika Hines chipped in with two hits, including a double, two runs and two RBIs. Hines pitched all five innings for the shutout. She went five innings, allowing one hit, walking three and striking out eight. 

Up Next: 

The Bears return home to face Macomb Community College in a doubleheader at 3 pm on Friday at the Mott Softball Diamond.