Wallach powers Jayhawks in sweep

? Melanie Wallach homered twice, and Kansas University swept UMKC, 8-0 and 4-2, Tuesday in a softball doubleheader.

In the opener, KU took a 1-0 lead in the second on Nettie Fierros’ sacrifice fly. Wallach’s first homer, a two-run shot, highlighted a three-run third inning.

Kansas added three more runs in the fourth, including Destiny Frankenstein’s two-run double.

Frankenstein added another RBI with a sacrifice fly in the fifth.

Kassie Humphreys (9-4) allowed one hit and no runs in four innings, and Serena Settlemier pitched one scoreless inning of relief.

In the nightcap, Wallach smashed a three-run homer in the first inning, and Settlemier added a solo shot in the third.

Kara Pierce (8-4) allowed four hits and two runs in four innings before Humphreys earned the save with three innings of scoreless relief.

UMKC fell to 2-10. KU (17-8) will play host to Bradley in a 2 p.m. doubleheader Thursday.