ASU Defeats Northwestern, #24 Baylor to Conclude Judi Garman

Courtesy: Sun Devil AthleticsFULLERTON – The No. 19 Arizona State University softball team swept the final day of the Judi Garman Classic behind the arms of some exceptional pitching and the bat of Nikki Girard, taking down perennial contender Northwestern, 2-1, before knocking off No. 24 Baylor in the tournament finale, 2-0.

Kelsey Kessler pitched 11.0 innings, earning the victory in both games with a complete game effort against Northwestern before pitching four scoreless innings in relief against Baylor. On the day, Kessler struck out nine, walked none and allowed just a single earned run.

Dale Ryndak started the game against Baylor but took a hard liner to the knee on the very first…