The Basics
Score 1: MNU 1, Missouri Baptist 3
Score 2: MNU 0, Missouri Baptist 4
Records: MNU (19-11, 5-5), Missouri Baptist (21-6, 7-1)
Location: St. Louis, Mo.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – MNU struggled to generate offense and couldn't overcome a pair of late-game surges from Missouri Baptist, falling in both ends of Friday's doubleheader.
In Game 1, MNU kept things tight through five scoreless innings behind a strong outing from Mandy Brown, who matched Missouri Baptist pitch-for-pitch early. The Pioneers threatened in multiple frames but were unable to break through despite drawing 4 walks and collecting 3 hits.
The game turned in the 6th inning when Missouri Baptist capitalized on two swings, including a solo home run followed by a two-run blast to take a 3-0 lead. MNU answered in the 7th, as Senne Imel came around to score on a Tuscani Ritter RBI groundout, but the late push fell short in a 3-1 loss.
Game 1 Turning Point
Missouri Baptist's two home runs in the 6th inning accounted for all three runs.
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Mandy Brown tossed a complete game, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts. And Molly Nicas (2-2, BB), Senne Imel (1-2, R, BB), and Tuscani Ritter paced the offense.
In Game 2, Missouri Baptist struck first in the opening inning and extended the lead in the 5th with another power surge, including a solo home run and a 2-run shot to push the lead to 4-0 and complete the sweep.
Game 2 Turning Point
MBU's run in the 1st proved to be enough.
Game 2 Individual Leaders
Brie Manwarren pitched a scoreless inning of relief. And Aariana Paprocki (2-3) had a pair of hits.
Up Next
The next double header is Saturday at William Woods at 2:00/4:00.
