BRANSON, Mo. -- The Minot State Beavers got a boost out of Paige Kellogg, who collected two extra base hits in a 11-3 loss to the Maryville Saints on Sunday in the Beavers first game of the day at the Drury Branson Bash.

Kierra Fournier (1-3) got the ball to start for Minot State (9-9 overall) and took the loss.

The game two of the day, the Beavers jumped in front in the top of the first inning against Southwest Baptist but fell 8-4.

Minot State is back in action in three weeks hosting the University of Regina on March 18 and 19 in doubleheaders in the Air-Supported Dome on the MSU campus with first-pitch scheduled for noon each day.

Kellogg's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-2 day, and included a double, a triple, a walk and an RBI. Taylor Smith put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-2 with an RBI. Taryn Bennett also contributed for the Beavers, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers were trailing 5-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Minot State put three runs on the board in the inning, highlighted by a run-scoring triple from Kellogg. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Maryville added six runs to their tally on the way to an 11-3 final.

GAME NOTES
» Minot State's power output was led by Kellogg, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed all three runs across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 40 Maryville hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out three.
» The Beavers drew five walks from Maryville pitching.
» Kellogg led the Beavers at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double, a triple and an RBI.
» Maryville was led offensively by Kylie Swinney, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
» Reagan Smith led the Saints pitching staff, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings.

Southwest Baptist 8, Minot State 4
BRANSON, Mo -- Freshman Paige Kellogg went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI for the Minot State Beavers in an 8-4 loss to the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Sunday.

Sophomore Reegan Floyd (4-5) got the ball to start for Minot State and took the loss.

In the batter's box, the Beavers were led by Kellogg, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a triple and an RBI. Senior Jaycie Rostad put together a standout effort as well, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Junior Brooklyn Morrison also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got the scoring started early, putting runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Minot State put up two runs in the frame, highlighted by an RBI triple off the bat of Kellogg.

The Bearcats then rallied to score three runs and take a 3-2 lead before the Beavers got back on the board in the second. Minot State managed to push across two runs in the inning, which brought the Beavers lead to 4-3. The Beavers were unable to hold the lead, as Southwest Baptist scored five times over the remaining five innings to grab the 8-4 win.

GAME NOTES
» Minot State's highest scoring inning were both the first and second, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minot State went 3-for-9 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 34 Southwest Baptist hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and five fly balls while striking out two.
» Kellogg led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
» Southwest Baptist was led offensively by freshman Shalie Wooden, who went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
» Wooden led the Bearcats pitching staff, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings.
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