Lee leads Salem over Churchill, 2-0

BY ED WRIGHT
May 5, 2010, 9 a.m.

  Getting hits off Salem pitcher Brianna Lee was an issue for Livonia Churchill Monday afternoon.

  Actually, just hitting the ball against Lee's high-level menu of pitches was a challenge for the Chargers.

  Lee struck out a season-high 16 batters and carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning before yielding a two-out double to Abby Jewell to lead the Rocks to a 2-0 victory.

  The win improved Salem's overall mark to 9-6 while its division record was squared up at 3-3.

  "Bri was very focused today and pitched her best game so far this season," said Salem coach Bonnie Southerland. "I am confident there will be plenty more this season.

  "This was a good win coming off a tough tourney loss this past weekend."

  Salem scored the game's only runs in the sixth inning when Lee knocked in Alexis Powell, who reached on a walk. Jenny First then laid down a perfect bunt to score Lee with the insurance run.

  In addition to Lee's two-hit day, Kelli Janiczek excelled at the plate for the winners, ripping a pair of singles. Katie Kinney and Heidi Schmidt also laced singles to contribute to Salem's seven-hit attack.

  On Wednesday, the Rocks will take on South Lyon, which is unbeaten in the KLAA Central Division.

  On Thursday at 7 p.m.,they will square off against unbeaten Canton in the two teams' showdown at Massey Field.