MINOT, ND --Freshman Reegan Floyd had everything working on Saturday, punching out 12 Bemidji State hitters over seven innings of work to help lead the Minot State Beavers over the Beavers 4-1.
That capped a day that saw Minot State fall 8-0 in its first game to visiting Montana State-Billings on day two of the Bubble Invite II.
In addition to her 12 strikeouts, Floyd (3-0) threw seven innings, giving up one run on three hits and walking none for Minot State (9-3).
In the batter's box, the Beavers were paced by junior Kilee Fehd, who went 1-for-1 on the day with a walk and two RBIs. Senior Jamie Odlum put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a double. Junior Jazmin Karununga also chipped in for Minot State, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate.
Minot State 4, Bemidji State 1
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got on the scoreboard first, starting in the fourth inning. Minot State scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of Fehd.
The Bemidji State Beavers then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 3-1 until the Beavers expanded their advantage in the fifth. Minot State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of senior Alina Gonzalez, which brought the score to 4-1 in favor of the Beavers. The score remained 4-1 for the rest of the game, as Minot State held on for the win.
GAME NOTES
» Floyd struck out 12 Bemidji State Beavers hitters.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Beavers out-hit the Bemidji State Beavers at a 9-3 clip.
» Minot State pitchers faced 24 Bemidji State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and four fly balls while striking out 12.
» Fehd led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two RBIs.
» Bemidji State was led offensively by freshman Alexa Christenson, who went 1-for-3.
» Senior Kaidron McClafferty led the Bemidji State Beavers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of four-run ball.
Montana State-Billings 8, Minot State 0
Senior Trinity Valentine (4-2) got the ball to start for Minot State (8-3) and took the loss. The right-hander went six innings, giving up four runs, three earned, on five hits, allowing three walks and striking out five.
Senior Jamie Odlum led the way offensively for the Beavers, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position. The Beavers last got a runner on third in the fourth, when junior Kilee Fehd made it 60 feet away from scoring with two outs.
GAME NOTES
» Minot State pitchers limited Montana State-Billings to just 3-for-15 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 38 Montana State-Billings hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out six.
» Odlum led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-3.
» Montana State-Billings was led offensively by senior Brittanee Fisher, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBIs.
» Etheridge led the Yellowjackets pitching staff, throwing seven scoreless innings.
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