The Basics
Game 1 Score: MNU 8, Clarke 0 (5 inn)
Game 2 Score: MNU 8, Clarke 3
Records: MNU (20-22, 11-9), Clarke (21-21, 7-13)
Location: Williams Field – Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. – MNU put together its most dominant doubleheader of the season on Tuesday, sweeping Clarke in two decisive wins at Williams Field. Behind stellar pitching and plenty of offense, the Pioneers remained in a good spot to qualify for the conference tournament.
In
Game 1, pitcher
Mandy Brown was untouchable, retiring the first 9 batters she faced while MNU plated 3 in the 3rd to take the lead. Brown retired the Pride in order again in the 4th and 5th, and a walk-off 2-run single in the bottom of the 5th from
Robin Todd ended the game via the mercy rule, and sealing a 5-inning perfect game with six strikeouts for Brown.
Game 1 Turning Point
Dakoda Hobbs' 2-run double in the 3rd was all MNU needed.
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Mandy Brown struck out 6 in a 5-inning perfect game. And
Kelly Stoakes (2-3, 2B),
Maddie Brooks (1-2, R, RBI, Sac),
Alli VanLanker (2-3, 2 R),
Dakoda Hobbs (2-3, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI),
Emma Jones (2-2, R, 2 2B, 3 RBI, BB),
Robin Todd (2-3, 2 RBI), and
Danica Hobbs (1-2, R, SB) had big games at the plate.
In
Game 2,
Grace Berlage picked up where Brown left off, retiring the first 10 batters she faced while the offense built a 4-0 lead. Clarke finally recorded a hit in the 4th, after MNU pitching had retired the first 25 straight batters on the day.
MNU scored 2 more in the 4th for a 6-0 lead, but Clarke fought back with a 2-out 3-run double in the 6th to get back in the game.
Brie Manwarren's 2-run homer in the bottom of the inning iced it, and the Pioneers won 8-3. Berlage went the distance, scattering 4 hits and striking out 6 for her sixth win of the year.
Game 2 Turning Point
MNU's 4-run 3rd proved to be the difference.
Game 2 Individual Leaders
Grace Berlage struck out 6 in a complete game victory. And
Kelly Stoakes (2-4, R, 2 2B),
Maddie Brooks (2-3, 2 R, 2B),
Brie Manwarren (1-1, R, HR, 2 RBI),
Abby Schulte (1-3, R, 2B, 3 RBI, SF),
Aariana Paprocki (2-3, 2B), and
Danica Hobbs (1-2, 2 R, HBP) led the offense.
Up Next
The next double header is Friday at home vs. Benedictine at 4:00/6:00.
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