Salem's Brianna Lee is greeted by her jubilant teammates after blasting a three-run home run. (photo by Ed Wright)

Salem defuses Rockets, 13-3, in 'Senior Recognition' contest

BY ED WRIGHT
May 11, 2010, 12:15 a.m.

  Salem's senior softball players had a joyful experience during their "Senior Recognition" game Monday afternoon against Westland John Glenn.

  Brianna Lee made sure of it.

  Lee, a junior, smacked a three-run home run and shut out the Rockets over four innings on the mound to lead the Rocks to a 13-3, six-inning triumph.

  Salem is now 11-8 heading into Wednesday's home double-header against Novi.

  Lee was the brightest star, but far from the only one for the winners. Senior Mary Johnson was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3, and fellow senior Amanda Dewyer also rose to the occasion, registering a season-high two hits.

  Lee struck out 10 while yielding two hits and no walks.

  "This was our first game since Thursday (a 2-1, 14-inning victory over Canton)," said Salem coach Bonnie Southerland. "We had to adjust to the pitching. It was nice to see we came up with 18 hits. The girls were swinging the bat well."

  Heidi Schmidt was also a tough out for the Rockets, lacing a single, double and triple to go along with two RBI. Other hot hitters included Alexis Powell (2-for-4, RBI), Jennifer First (3-for-4, RBI), Katie Kinney (two RBI) and Katie Meade (double).

  Salem led 10-0 after two frames. Schmidt was the igniter, drilling a lead-off triple in the first before eventually scoring. The Rocks tallied nine runs in the second to distance themselves from the up-and-coming Rockets.

Salem's Lizzie Mazorowicz lays down a perfect bunt Monday afternoon. (photo by Ed Wright)