The Basics
Game 1 Score:Â MNU 2Â - Cottey 1
Game 2 Score: MNU 5 - Cottey 6
Records: MNUÂ (4-2)
Location:Â Williams Field | Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers split a double header with Cottey College on Wednesday. In
Game 1, neither team got anything going until the top of the 4th, when Cottey hit a solo homer. MNU tied it in the bottom of the inning with an
Abby Schulte RBI double, and the game remained tied at 1 until the 7th. In the top of the 7th, a 2-out hit with a runner on 2nd almost gave Cottey the lead, but
Cordelia Hanger threw the runner out at home to preserve the tie. In the bottom of the 7th, MNU loaded the bases with 2 outs, and
Robin Todd lined a shot to the left field fence to win the game.
Game 1 Turning Point
Robin Todd's 2-out hit in the 7th won it.
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Mykala Johnico struck out 7 in a complete game victory. And
Kelly Stoakes (2-4, R, 2B),
Abby Schulte (2-4, 2B, RBI), and
Graci Buckly (2-3) had 2 hits apiece.
In
Game 2, MNU fell behind 2-0 in the 1st inning, but a run in the bottom of the 1st and a 2-run homer from
Brie Manwarren put MNU ahead 3-2. Cottey tied it in the 5th, but
Abby Schulte put MNU back in front with a solo shot in the 6th. Cottey rallied for 3 in the top of the 7th, however, and the Pioneers couldn't come back for a 6-5 loss.
Game 2Â Turning Point
Cottey's 3-run 7th turned the game around.
Game 2Â Individual Leaders
Hannah Etzel struck out 3 in 6 innings of a no-decision. And
Cordelia Hanger (2-4, R, RBI, SB),
Nyah Brown (2-4, RBI),
Abby Schulte (1-3, R, HR, RBI),
Robin Todd (2-3, R, 2B), and
Brie Manwarren (2-3, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI) led the offense.
Up Next
The next double header is Friday at Friends (4-4) at 2:00/4:00.
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