BRANSON, Mo. -- The Minot State Beavers took a 2-1 lead into the seventh inning, but could not hold on and fell 3-2 to the Maryville Saints on Saturday in the Drury University Branson Bash.

Reegan Floyd (4-4) took the loss in the circle in relief for Minot State (9-6 overall). Gabi Dawyduk started the ballgame and went five innings, surrendering one run on four hits, walking none and striking out one.

Dawyduk led the way offensively for the Beavers, going 3-for-4 in the ballgame. Taryn Bennett provided a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. Abby Lohse also contributed, going 1-for-3 for Minot State with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the fourth inning. Minot State scored twice, with one run coming across on Lohse's single. The Beavers were unable to hold the lead, as Maryville scored three times over the remaining three innings to grab the 3-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Dawyduk led the Beavers, amassing three base hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Beavers out-hit the Saints at a 7-6 clip.
» Minot State pitchers faced 26 Maryville hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out one.
» Dawyduk led the Beavers at the plate, going 3-for-4.
» Maryville was led offensively by Kylie Swinney, who went 1-for-3 with a triple.
» Reagan Smith led the Saints pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.

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