Pioneers Split at Baker

The Basics
Game 1 Score: MNU 0, Baker 2
Game 2 Score: MNU 6, Baker 0
Records: MNU (14-20, 5-7), Baker (17-12, 8-4)
Location: Cavaness Field – Baldwin City, Kan.
 
BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – MNU split a conference doubleheader on the road at Baker Monday, falling 2-0 in a tightly contested opener before bouncing back with a dominant 6-0 shutout win in Game 2.
 
In Game 1, the Pioneers were stymied by the Baker starter, who scattered four hits and struck out seven in a complete-game shutout. Despite opportunities, MNU left seven runners on base and couldn't break through. Mandy Brown took the loss for MNU despite allowing just four hits and two earned runs over six innings while matching Baker's strikeout total.
 
Game 1 Turning Point
Baker's single run in the bottom of the 2nd was enough.
 
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Mandy Brown struck out 7 in a complete game loss. And Danica Hobbs (1-3), Maddie Brooks (2-3), and Robin Todd (1-2, BB) got MNU's 4 hits.
 
Game 2 was a completely different story, as MNU's offense exploded late, and Grace Berlage turned in a gem in the circle. The Pioneers scored five runs in the final two innings to break open a 1-0 game. Danica Hobbs led the offensive charge with two hits, two runs, and an RBI, while Kelly Stoakes delivered a clutch two-run double in the 7th to give MNU breathing room.
 
Game 2 Turning Point
An Abby Schulte RBI double in the top of the 3rd proved to be enough.
 
Game 2 Individual Leaders
Grace Berlage scattered 6 hits in a complete game shutout. And Kelly Stoakes (1-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI), Abby Schulte (1-3, 2B, RBI, BB), Robin Todd (1-4, 2B, RBI), Alli VanLanker (2-4, 2B), Aariana Paprocki (1-3, R, SB), Dakoda Hobbs (1-3, 2 R, 2B, SB), and Danica Hobbs (2-3, 2 R, RBI) led the offense.
 
Up Next
The next double header is Friday at Culver-Stockton (7-31, 1-13) at 2:00/4:00.