SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Taryn Bennett's 2-run home run capped a dramatic 9-run rally for Minot State as the Beavers battled back for an 11-10 win over host Sioux Falls on Sunday taking the second game of the teams' NSIC doubleheader.
The host Cougars took the opener 10-2 in five innings.
The doubleheader was the start of a three-day, six-game road trip for the Beavers (21-15 overall, 8-6 NSIC) who play another NSIC twinbill on Monday at Southwest Minnesota State starting at noon.
GAME 1 | Sioux Falls 10, Minot State 2
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The Minot State Beavers had a tough showing on Sunday, falling to the Sioux Falls Cougars 10-2 despite the efforts of junior Gabi Dawyduk, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Sophomore Reegan Floyd (7-8) started and took the loss in the circle for Minot State.
In the batter's box, the Beavers were led by Dawyduk, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a double and an RBI. Senior Leo Watson compiled a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-3. Freshman Paige Kellogg also contributed for Minot State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers were trailing 6-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Kellogg's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Minot State. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Sioux Falls added four runs to their tally on the way to a 10-2 final.
GAME NOTES
» Minot State went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 24 Sioux Falls hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and three fly balls while striking out three.
» Dawyduk led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
» Sioux Falls was led offensively by senior Kennedy Thomas, who went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI.
» Senior Kait Van Der Zwaag led the Cougars pitching staff, throwing five innings of two-run ball.
GAME 2 | Minot State 11, Sioux Falls 10
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The Minot State Beavers responded from down 8-2 in the sixth inning to win in thrilling fashion, scoring nine runs in the seventh to earn an 11-10 victory over the Sioux Falls Cougars on Sunday.
Freshman Calley Olson (9-1) got the win out of the bullpen for Minot State. The right-hander went four innings, giving up three runs, all of them earned, on six hits.
At the plate, the Beavers were led by junior Taryn Bennett, who went 3-for-4 on the day with two doubles, a home run and two RBI. Junior Brooklyn Morrison compiled a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Freshman Sara Van Wickler also contributed for Minot State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a triple and two RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 3-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the second inning. Morrison put Minot State on the board with a one-out solo home run off junior Hanna Cress.
The Beavers deficit expanded to 7-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fifth inning. Minot State pushed across a run on senior Leo Watson's two-out RBI double, which brought the score to 7-2 in favor of the Cougars.
Sioux Falls built their lead to 8-2 before the Minot State offense got going, overtaking the Cougars to grab an 11-8 advantage in the seventh. The Beavers bats heated up in the inning, scoring nine runs, including a two-run home run off the bat of Bennett and a two-run error off the bat of freshman Anna LaCount. Sioux Falls put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Minot State still held on for the 11-10 win.
GAME NOTES
» Bennett compiled three base knocks in the game for Minot State.
» Minot State got a fantastic power-hitting day from Bennett, who reached safely with three extra-base hits.
» Minot State's highest-scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed nine runs across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 37 Sioux Falls hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out one.
» Bennett led the Beavers at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI.
» Sioux Falls was led offensively by senior Kait Van Der Zwaag, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
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