The Basics
Game 1 Score: MNU 5 - Clarke 7
Game 2 Score: MNU 10 - Clarke 9
Records: MNU (19-14, 8-8), CU (8-18, 6-8)
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Pioneers lost the first game but won the second at Clarke on Saturday. In Game 1, MNU took the lead in the top of the 5th with 3 runs, but Clarke rallied for 5 in the bottom of the inning to go up 7-3. MNU scored twice in the 6th to close the gap, but Clarke held on to take Game 1.
Game 1 Turning Point
Clarke's 5-run 5th was the difference.
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Emily Robinson (2-4, RBI),
Macie Jones (2-3),
Taylor Creason (1-4, R, HR, RBI), and
Tessa Ward (1-1, 2B, 2 RBI) led the offense.
In Game 2, MNU powered its way to a big lead and held on to win 10-9.
Tessa Ward's 2-run double highlighted a 3-run top of the 1st. With the game tied in the top of the 3rd,
Emily Robinson,
Macie Jones, and
Tessa Ward hit back-to-back-to-back solo homers to start a 4-run inning. Ward homered again in the top of the 7th to give MNU a 10-5 lead, but Clarke didn't go quietly. Four runs came across and there were runners on 2nd and 3rd when the final out was recorded, giving the Pioneers a 10-9 victory and a double header split.
Game 2 Turning Point
Three straight homers to start the 3rd inning.
Game 2 Individual Leaders
Emily Robinson (2-4, R, RBI),
Macie Jones (2-3, 3 R, 2B, HR, RBI),
Tessa Ward (4-4, 3 R, 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI), and
Taylor Creason (2-4, 2 RBI) had big games at the plate.
Up Next
The next double header is Tuesday at Central Methodist (21-4, 11-2) at 4:00/6:00.
