KU routs UMKC, 6-0

By J-W Staff Reports     Apr 24, 2003

Richard Gwin/Journal-World Photo
Kansas University freshman Destiny Frankenstein, right, is tagged by Missouri-Kansas City's Becky Burger. The Jayhawks beat the Kangaroos, 6-0, Wednesday at Jayhawk Field.

Senior Kirsten Milhoan hurled a three-hit shutout, leading the Kansas University softball squad to a 6-0 victory against Missouri-Kansas City Wednesday at Jayhawk Field.

The game was shortened to six innings because of rainy conditions.

The Jayhawks were scheduled to play the Kangaroos in a doubleheader, but poor weather forced the cancellation of the second game.

Milhoan (9-8) retired the first eight UMKC batters and struck out three. She allowed just three singles.

KU’s offense was led by junior Mel Wallach, who went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two doubles. Freshman Destiny Frankenstein added a two-run double, and freshman Melaney Torres was 2-for-3 with a run for the Jayhawks.

Sophomore Lindsey Weinstein had the other Jayhawk RBI.

KU (24-20) returns to action against Nebraska at 2 p.m. Friday at Jayhawk Field.

Kansas 6, UMKC 0

UMKC 000 000 — 0 3 1

Kansas 230 010 — 6 9 0

W–Kirsten Milhoan (9-8). L–Kari Thurman (3-5).

2B–KU: Destiny Frankenstein, Mel Wallach 2, Sylvia Pfeiffer.

KU highlights: Milhoan 6 innings pitched, 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts; Wallach 2-for-3, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs; Frankenstein 1-for-2, double, run, RBI, walk; Melaney Torres 2-for-3, run.

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