Werner shuts down Vikings in MWC opener

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jessi Werner tossed a one-hit shutout to lead Lake Forest College to an 8-0 victory over Lawrence University on Friday in an opening game at the Midwest Conference Tournament.

Lawrence (18-12) moves on to play an elimination game against Monmouth College.

Werner struck out six and walked two over five innings. The only hit she allowed was Cory Paquette’s fifth-inning single.

Alex Hemmer had three hits, and Sally Snarski drove in three runs for Lake Forest (24-8).

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