Lauren Veino throws no hitter and records 500th career strikeout in Howlers win over Stearns

Lauren Veino throws no hitter and records 500th career strikeout in Howlers win over Stearns

Lauren Veino pitched a no-hitter, striking out 15, including her 500th career strikeout in leading Penobscot Valley to an 11-0 softball win over Stearns in five innings on Monday afternoon.

Veino was just a dropped third strike and an error away from a perfect game. Veino recorded a strikeout for every out with the exception of a fly out to get the final batter of the game. Ellie Austin had two hits, including a double and three RBI to lead the Howlers offense.

Photo courtesy of Erin Veino