Jiyai gets high; Jenny closes in

ROCHESTER, New York – South Korean star Jiyai Shin, seeking her fifth win in 11 months, shot a 4-under 68 to vault into a four-stroke lead at the storm-plagued Wegmans LPGA on Friday.

“I really am happy with my putter – it’s really good,” the 21-year-old Shin said after moving to 11-under 133, a record low at the demanding Locust Hill course in suburban Rochester. “I would like to keep this feeling through tomorrow and the final round.”

Jennifer Rosales fired another 69 for a 138 and was at solo third, one shot behind first round leader Sandra Gal of Germany. Gal, blaming fatigue for a string of wayward tee shots on the back nine, shot a 1-over 73 to drop to 7 under for second.

Dorothy Delasin was in danger of missing the cut with an 82-158.

Play was interrupted by thunderstorms for nearly five hours, then called off as darkness fell. In all, 71 players will complete their second round early Saturday, including Tiger Woods’ niece, Cheyenne, who was battling to make the cut.

Morgan Pressel was in second place at 8 under through 13 holes. That was one better than Kristy McPherson on the same hole, Michelle Wie through 10 holes and Stacy Lewis through 14 holes. (AP)