PLAINVILLE, Kan. – The TMP-Marian softball team used a couple of solid pitching performances to sweep Plainville 18-1 and 12-4 Tuesday.

Alison Helget struck out without issuing a walk. She gave up one unearned run on three hits in the opener. The Monarchs scored seven in the first inning to take control then added seven more in the fourth for the run-rule win. Bailey Lacy, Anna Gottschalk and Taryn Rupp all had two hits. Gottschalk drove in three.

TMP trailed 3-2 after one in the second game but scored five in the third to take the lead for good. Bailey Lacy struck out 11 with two walks and allowed three earned runs on six hits. Ciara Seib had three hits and Brianna Romme drives in three. The Monarchs have won nine of their last 10 and improve to 13-5.