49ers win First Pitch Classic

The Charlotte 49ers softball team won the First Pitch Classic, beating Stony Brook 1-0 Sunday in the championship game at the D.L. Phillips Complex.

Emily Jeffery was named Most Valuable Pitcher with her 3-0 record on the weekend, while Whitney Williams was named Most Valuable Player for her performance.

Jeffery converted her first shutout of the season, while picking up her fourth win of the season. The senior pitcher from Matthews struck out seven on the day to push her season total to 42, while her ERA dropped to 1.25 in the process.

The 49ers are now 6-0 on the season.