The Bryan College softball team took care of business at home on Tuesday, sweeping Bluefield with a pair of shutout victories. The Lions relied on stellar outings from Denver Hogrefe and K. Smith, who each threw complete-game shutouts to keep Bluefield's offense off the board.

Game 1: Bryan 3, Bluefield 0

Hogrefe was nearly untouchable in the series opener, allowing just one hit while striking out eight in a dominant performance.

Key Performances:

• D. Hogrefe (W, 1-0): 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K
• A. Bunty: 2-for-3, 2 runs scored
• J. Santillan: 2-for-3
• M. Lee & S. Schaffer: Each with an RBI
• S. Beard: 2-for-3 with a stolen base

Game Breakdown:

• Early Lead: Bryan struck first in the opening inning as A. Bunty scored on a passed ball.
• Adding Insurance: The Lions extended their lead in the fifth with a sacrifice fly from S. Schaffer and an RBI single from M. Lee to bring in Bunty.
• Lockdown Pitching: Hogrefe kept Bluefield off the scoreboard, allowing just one hit to secure the shutout.

Game 2: Bryan 1, Bluefield 0

The Lions followed up with another strong pitching display, as Smith delivered a complete-game shutout in a defensive battle.

Key Performances:

• K. Smith (W, 5-2): 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K
• J. Santillan: 1-for-3, game-winning run
• A. Presley: 2-for-3, providing key hits to keep the offense moving
• D. Hogrefe: 2-for-3, adding two singles

Game Breakdown:

• Scoreless Standoff: Both teams remained locked at zero until the fourth inning when J. Santillan scored on a Bluefield defensive miscue.
• Smith in Control: The Lions' ace racked up 10 strikeouts while allowing just six hits with no walks.
• Closing it Out: Bryan's defense held strong in the seventh, stranding the tying run at second to complete the sweep.

With two big conference wins, the Lions will look to keep rolling as they continue AAC play Friday 3/14 vs. Tennessee Wesleyan at 2:00 and 4:00 PM.