Welch throws no-hitter in Helias’ 10-0 victory

Helias' Paxton Welch throws a pitch during her no-hitter against Fulton on Tuesday at Duensing Field.

Helias' Paxton Welch throws a pitch during her no-hitter against Fulton on Tuesday at Duensing Field. Photo by Kelley McCall.

By Tony Hawley

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

It’s hard to tell which was more impressive for the Helias softball team Tuesday night — their pitching or their hitting.

Either way, the Fulton Lady Hornets had no chance.

With Paxton Welch twirling a no-hitter and the offense exploding for eight first-inning runs, the Lady Crusaders steamrolled to a 10-0 win in five innings at Duensing Field.

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