SPORTS
Four MSU softball players will be on an all-Michigan collegiate team scheduled to play a Japanese national championship team August 9.Sophomore pitcher Jessica Beech, junior outfielder Sandra Lewis and junior infielders Robyn Golden and Margaret Schick will represent the Spartans in the exhibition.The game, which is free, will be held at the Spring Arbor University field in Spring Arbor, near Jackson, at 4:30 p.m.Beech led the team with a 2.54 earned run average, while compiling an 8-8 record for MSU last season, while Schick stole a team-best 14 bases.Schick said she has never been involved in international competition before and is excited for the game.Its definitely going to be a great experience, Schick said.