TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Franklin College relied on a strong offensive performance to capture a softball doubleheader sweep over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Thursday.

In the opener, Franklin relied on a home run by Addison Csikos and a shutout in the pitching circle from Sydney Pitts to capture a 9-0 win.

The Rose-Hulman offense was led by sophomore Kennedy Michnewicz, who went 1-for-2 on the day.

In the nightcap, Franklin relied on a strong offensive effort to win 15-1.

MaKenzie Morgan led the Rose-Hulman offense with a double and an RBI.  Lexi Fortuna added a double and scored the lone run of the day for the Fightin' Engineers.  Phoebe Worstell added a game two double to the offense.

Rose-Hulman stands 13-9 on the season and travels to Mount St. Joseph on Saturday.

GAME 1 | Franklin 9, Rose-Hulman 0

GAME NOTES

» Rose-Hulman pitchers faced 29 Franklin hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out two.
» Michnewicz led the Engineers at the plate, going 1-for-2.
» Franklin was led offensively by Addison Csikos, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI.
» Pitts led the Grizzlies pitching staff, throwing five scoreless innings.

GAME 2 | Franklin 15, Rose-Hulman 1

GAME NOTES

» Rose-Hulman's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Rose-Hulman pitchers faced 35 Franklin hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and four fly balls while striking out one.
» Morgan led the Engineers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
» Franklin was led offensively by Shelby Crockett, who went 2-for-2 with a double, a home run and four RBI.
» Stephanni Kleber led the Grizzlies pitching staff, throwing five innings of one-run ball.

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