HAYS, Kan. – The TMP-Marian softball team got a pair of shutouts from Alison Helget and Bailey Lacey as they beat Sylvan 3-0 and Plainville 15-0 Tuesday at the TMP-Marian Sports Complex. Helget struck out 12 and allowed only one hit, a leadoff single in the third inning against Sylvan. The Monarchs (4-2) scored single runs in the third, fourth and sixth innings.

Lacy struck out seven and allowed just three hits, all singles, against Plainville. The Monarchs scored five in the second then added eight in the fourth for the four inning run-rule win. TMP taking advantage of 13 walks.

The Monarchs travel to Colby for a doubleheader on Monday.