The Basics
Game 1 Score:Â MNU 1 - Grand View 2
Game 2 Score: MNU 2 - Grand View 1
Records: MNUÂ (16-14, 14-10), GVU (23-9, 17-3)
Location:Â Grand View Field | Des Moines, Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Pioneers split a double header at Grand View on Saturday. In
Game 1, the starting pitchers battled to a scoreless tie into the 7th. In the top of the 7th,
Emma Ryan led off with a double and
Audrey Denges reached on a bunt single. The lead runner was caught at home after a 1st and 3rd rundown situation, but
Londin Fiorella singled and
Brianna Carter walked to load the bases. After a strikeout,
Hannah Tenberge worked a walk to give MNU a 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the 7th, Grand View led off with a solo homer to tie it, and the game went into the 8th. In the bottom of the 8th, 3 straight bunts loaded the bases with no outs. After a strikeout, the Vikings managed a walk-off sacrifice fly to take Game 1.
Game 1 Turning Point
GVU's homer in the 7th tied the game.
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Alexis Wilds struck out 2 in a complete game loss. And
Emma Ryan (2-4, 2B) had 2 hits.
In
Game 2, both teams scored a single run in the 1st inning, and the game remained tied until the 6th. In the top of the 6th,
Audrey Denges launched a solo homer to give MNU a 2-1 lead, and starter
Sarah Melodia and the defense kept Grand View off the scoreboard. With 2 outs and runners and 1st and 2nd in the bottom of the 7th, the Viking batter grounded a single into left, but
Londin Fiorella fired home to get the runner and end the game.
Game 2Â Turning Point
Audrey Denges' solo homer was the game winner.
Game 2Â Individual Leaders
Sarah Melodia struck out 4 in a complete game victory. And
Cordelia Hanger (1-3, R, 2 SB),
Emma Ryan (1-3, RBI), and
Audrey Denges (2-3, R, HR, RBI) led the offense.
Up Next
The next double header is Tuesday at Evangel (25-10, 14-9) at 2:00/4:00.
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