Gar-Pal softball beats Pomeroy twice at home

The Gar-Pal softball team picked up two wins Saturday in a home doubleheader against Pomeroy, 12-2 and 10-0.

In the first game, a fourth inning three-RBI double by Sammi Johnson broke open a Gar-Pal lead.

“That was the big blow,” said Vikings coach Steve Witthuhn.

Additional hitters in the first game for Gar-Pal included Lexi Rodriguez, McKenzie McClanahan and Sarah Wilson, who each had two hits.

Chandler Pfaff pitched, going five innings to allow four hits with two walks and nine strikeouts.

“She did really well on the day,” Witthuhn said.

In the second game, Pfaff threw five innings to allow one hit with one walk and five strikeouts.

At the plate for the Vikings, McClanahan, Pfaff, Sarah Wilson and Cassie Martin all hit singles.

Now 10-7 overall, Gar-Pal holds third place in the Southeast 1B league, behind Colton and Touchet. They have clinched a playoff spot.

The Vikings will play next at home Saturday vs. St. Michael’s of Spokane for their last regular season game.