Italy’s Lewis goes yard in 10-0 win over Grand Prairie; Italy wins game two 16-0

Image: Senior first-baseman Paige Westbrook(10) and the Lady Gladiator infielders are ready to take on Grand Prairie Advantage Academy during the first game of a double-header on Friday.

Senior first-baseman Paige Westbrook(10) and the Lady Gladiator infielders are ready to take on Grand Prairie Advantage Academy during the first game of a double-header on Friday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy third-baseman Hannah Washington(8) makes the tag against the Lady Eagles.

Italy third-baseman Hannah Washington(8) makes the tag against the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator shortstop Madison Washington(2) tries to catch an Eagle runner off the second-base bag.

Lady Gladiator shortstop Madison Washington(2) tries to catch an Eagle runner off the second-base bag.

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) collides with GPAAs second-baseman and appears to be out but the Lady Eagles were charged with base obstruction allowing Lewis to return to fist-base.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) collides with GPAAs second-baseman and appears to be out but the Lady Eagles were charged with base obstruction allowing Lewis to return to fist-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: April Lusk(18) rounds second-base but plays it safe before taking third.

April Lusk(18) rounds second-base but plays it safe before taking third. (Barry Byers)

Image: Oh the determination as Kelsey Nelson(14) races to first-base!

Oh the determination as Kelsey Nelson(14) races to first-base! (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Amber Hooker takes a moment to welcome back her father, Jerry Hooker, who has been gone for a week of firefighter training.

Lady Gladiator Amber Hooker takes a moment to welcome back her father, Jerry Hooker, who has been gone for a week of firefighter training. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior power hitter Jaclynn Lewis(15) records her first home run of the 2014 season with a solo shot over the centerfield wall as her teammates welcome her home.

Junior power hitter Jaclynn Lewis(15) records her first home run of the 2014 season with a solo shot over the centerfield wall as her teammates welcome her home. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) celebrates her out-of-the-park homer with Lady Gladiator teammates Paige Westbrook(10) and Bailey Eubank(1).

Jaclynn Lewis(15) celebrates her out-of-the-park homer with Lady Gladiator teammates Paige Westbrook(10) and Bailey Eubank(1). (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) displays her home run ball that sailed over the green wall, just above her personalized softball sign.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) displays her home run ball that sailed over the green wall, just above her personalized softball sign. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) lays down a bunt down the third baseline and then sprints to first-base for a single.

Bailey Eubank(1) lays down a bunt down the third baseline and then sprints to first-base for a single. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(8) makes her approach to the batter’s box.

Hannah Washington(8) makes her approach to the batter’s box. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiators Cassidy Childers(3) takes off wanting to reach third-base.

Lady Gladiators Cassidy Childers(3) takes off wanting to reach third-base.

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) doesn’t allow a run all afternoon while the Lady Gladiator offense put up 26 runs in two games. (Barry Byers)

Jaclynn Lewis(15) doesn’t allow a run all afternoon while the Lady Gladiator offense put up 26 runs in two games. (Barry Byers) (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator catcher Lillie Perry(9) sheds her face mask and then catches a pop-up near the backstop fence.

Lady Gladiator catcher Lillie Perry(9) sheds her face mask and then catches a pop-up near the backstop fence. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(8) puts on the brakes after rounding third-base.

Hannah Washington(8) puts on the brakes after rounding third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: After the dust settles, Britney Chambers(4) is ruled safe at third after a head-first dive.

After the dust settles, Britney Chambers(4) is ruled safe at third after a head-first dive. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior hitter Paige Westbrook(10) pulls up at third after recording a triple.

Senior hitter Paige Westbrook(10) pulls up at third after recording a triple. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Childers(3) makes it home to score a run for the Lady Gladiators.

Cassidy Childers(3) makes it home to score a run for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: After handling everything hit her way in the field of play, senior first-baseman Paige Westbrook(10) reacts to a foul ball in hopes of making that catch as well.

After handling everything hit her way in the field of play, senior first-baseman Paige Westbrook(10) reacts to a foul ball in hopes of making that catch as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center fielder Kelsey Nelson(14) muscles a ball in from back near the wall as teammate Tara Wallis(5) backs her up.

Center fielder Kelsey Nelson(14) muscles a ball in from back near the wall as teammate Tara Wallis(5) backs her up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) is savvy on the bases for the Lady Gladiators.

Bailey Eubank(1) is savvy on the bases for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(5) takes the tag to the helmet after she had beat the throw home.

Tara Wallis(5) takes the tag to the helmet after she had beat the throw home. (Barry Byers)

Image: After the Lady Gladiators win game one, 10-0, against GPAA, Tara Wallis(5) gets refreshed before the start of game two.

After the Lady Gladiators win game one, 10-0, against GPAA, Tara Wallis(5) gets refreshed before the start of game two. (Barry Byers)

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