The Basics
Game 1 Score: MNU 8 - Graceland 0 (6 inn)
Game 2 Score: MNU 6 - Graceland 5 (10 inn)
Records: MNU (32-19, 21-13), Graceland (21-22, 11-21)
Location: Williams Field - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers dominated Game 1 and walked off Game 2 in a sweep of Graceland on Friday.
In Game 1, MNU scored in the 3rd to take the lead, and pitcher
Jostyn Bebout's 2-run homer made it 3-0 in the 4th. MNU scored the next 5 runs over 2 innings for the 8-0 mercy rule victory.
Game 1 Turning Point
Jostyn Bebout's 2-run homer gave MNU a cushion.
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Jostyn Bebout struck out 5 in a 6-inning complete game shutout to go along with a 2-run homer. And
Macie Jones (2-4, 2 R, 2B),
Taylor Creason (3-4, RBI, SB), and
Shelby Frans (2-2, 2 R, 2 2B, Sac) had multi-hit games.
In Game 2, MNU seemed in total control after 3 doubles and 4 runs in the bottom of the 3rd. But Graceland fought back in the top of the 6th. With 1 out, 2 walks and 4 singles plated 5 runs to give the Yellowjackets the lead. But
Macie Jones led off the bottom of the 7th with a game-tying solo homer and the game went into extras. In the 10th inning, Graceland couldn't convert their run after the international tie-breaker, and with 2 outs in the bottom of the inning, an infield throwing error gave MNU a run and the game for the sweep.
Game 2 Turning Point
Macie Jones tied it in the 7th with a solo homer.
Game 2 Individual Leaders
Emily Robinson struck out 6 in a 10-inning complete game victory. And
Madison Butcoff (3-5, R, 2B, RBI, Sac),
Macie Jones (2-4, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB),
Kinsey Kiser (2-5, R, 2B, RBI), and
Kaitlyn Leffle (1-5, R, 2 RBI) led the offense.
Up Next
The next double header is Senior Day at home on Saturday vs. Peru State (14-32, 9-23) at 1:00/3:00.
