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Jones Gem Leads Softball to Valentine’s Day Win at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Freshman pitcher Deborah Jones shined under the lights Friday night, striking out a career-high 10 batters to lead the Ball State softball team to a 10-1 victory in the second game of the team's Valentine's Day doubleheader at Jacksonville.

The Cardinals (3-4) avenged the day's opening 2-1 setback to the host Dolphins (4-3) by also pounding out 13 hits in the nightcap, including a pair of doubles and a home run from junior catcher .

Back in the circle, Jones limited Jacksonville to just five hits and one earned run over her 7.