MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The No. 20 Montevallo softball team earned a 6-0 victory over the Lee Lady Flames in the series opener on Friday.

Taylor Lloyd had a strong outing in the circle, pitching a one-hit shutout. The senior earned her 19^th win and 17^th complete game of the season.

Taylor Rogers got things started for the Falcons in the bottom of the first with a leadoff single. A successful double steal would bring home Rogers, giving the Falcons an early 1-0 advantage.

The Falcons looked to add to its lead in the bottom of the third, as Lillie Piersol walked, and Rogers and Emma Hawkins earned back-to-back singles to load the bases. Ariana Pinder hit a sac-fly to score Piersol and Becca Benton reached on an error to score Rogers, putting the Falcons ahead 3-0. Bentlee Stiner added a three-run home run later in the inning to extend the Montevallo lead to 6-0.

Lloyd held the Lady Flames scoreless through the remainder of the contest to preserve the Montevallo, 6-0, victory.

GAME INFORMATION

Score: No. 20 Montevallo 6 | Lee 0

Records: No. 20 Montevallo 28-6 (11-5 GSC) | Lee 13-23 (6-10 GSC)

Location: Softball Stadium at Orr Park | Montevallo, Ala.

GAME NOTES

• The Falcons outhit the Lady Flames 7-1.
• Taylor Lloyd pitched a one-hit shutout.
• Bentlee Stiner hit her sixth home run of the year.
• Taylor Rogers recorded three stolen bases.

UP NEXT: These two squads will close the series with a doubleheader tomorrow afternoon. First pitch is set for 1:00 p.m. CST.