BRANSON, Mo.- The Minot State Beavers (10-9 overall) finished day two of competition at the Spring Break Games with a split. The Beavers took a win against McKendree 3-1 and fell to Washburn 1-5. Minot State next plays a double header against Evangel University (Mo.) on Wednesday.
 
Minot State 3, McKendree 1
BRANSON, Mo. --The Minot State Beavers took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and never surrendered the advantage on the way to a 3-1 win over the No. 20 McKendree Bearcats on Tuesday.

Senior Reegan Floyd (5-2) got the win for Minot State (10-8). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up one run on five hits, allowing no walks and striking out six.

At the plate, the Beavers were paced by junior Taylor Smith, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a double, a walk and an RBI. Junior Anna LaCount compiled a standout effort as well, going 2-for-2 with an RBI. Junior Paige Kellogg also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Minot State plated two runs off of McKendree pitching, one of which was driven in on a run-scoring double off the bat of Smith.

The Bearcats failed to push any runs across before the Beavers offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Minot State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of LaCount, which brought the Beavers lead to 3-0. McKendree put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Minot State still held on for the 3-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Floyd struck out six Bearcats hitters.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minot State grabbed a 2-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Minot State went 2-for-6 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 29 McKendree hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out six.
» The Beavers drew four walks from McKendree pitching.
» Smith led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
» McKendree was led offensively by senior Heaven Lawrence, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
» Junior Ellie Vetter led the Bearcats pitching staff, throwing six innings of three-run ball

Washburn 5, Minot State 1

BRANSON, Mo. --The Minot State Beavers had a tough showing on Tuesday, falling to the Washburn Ichabods by final score of 5-1.
Senior Jasmine Blizzard (3-3) started and took the loss in the circle for Minot State (10-9). Junior Calley Olson was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one inning, surrendering one run on one hit.

In the batter's box, the Beavers were led by junior Anna LaCount, who went 2-for-3 on the day. Junior Mallory Hoogensen put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers were trailing 3-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Minot State got an RBI single from Hoogensen, scoring junior Paige Kellogg from third base. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Washburn added two runs to their tally on the way to a 5-1 final.

GAME NOTES
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
» Minot State went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 28 Washburn hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 12 fly balls.
» LaCount led the Beavers at the plate, going 2-for-3.
» Washburn was led offensively by junior E. Boles, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Senior A. Tanguma led the Ichabods pitching staff, throwing three shutout innings.

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