The Belmont Abbey softball team was swept in a doubleheader at Wingate this afternoon, falling 10-0 and 11-1, both in five innings. Wingate improves to 6-0 on the year. Belmont Abbey falls to 2-6.

In the opener, Wingate plated three runs in the first inning and six more runs in the second inning. The Bulldogs added one more run in the third on an RBI double from junior third baseman Debra Grijalv to make it 10-0.

Brittany Blankenship picked up her third win of the year. She allowed only one hit in three innings of work while striking out three. Allison Smith pitched the final two innings, also allowing just one hit. Kayla Short took the loss for the Crusaders. She gave up nine earned runs on nine hits in 2.2 innings of work.

In the nightcap, shortstop Michelle Primm led the Belmont Abbey offense, going two-for-two with a double and an RBI. Wingate put up three runs in the first inning.

Belmont Abbey scored in the top of the third when senior pitcher Carrie Markham scored on an RBI double from Primm. Wingate answered with six runs to close the scoring at 11-1.

Cristin Kelly earned the win for the Bulldogs. She pitched all five innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out four. Danielle Puckett took the loss for the Crusaders. She allowed nine earned runs on eight hits in 2.1 innings.