MINOT, ND -- The Beavers came up short in both games of their doubleheader today against Saint Cloud State. Highlights from the doubleheader included Sara Van Wickler ending Macey Clark's perfect game in the seventh inning of game one and Paige Kellogg securing her 100th game hit. The Beavers will now look towards their doubleheader tomorrow where they will host the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs.
GAME 1 | Saint Cloud State 4, Minot State 1
MINOT, ND --The Minot State Beavers put together a valiant performance on Saturday, but ultimately came up short, losing to the Saint Cloud State Huskies by the score of 4-1.
Senior Reegan Floyd (13-9) got the ball to start for Minot State (27-21, 15-10) and took the loss. Freshman Sarah Misner was a bright spot for the Beavers, starting the ballgame and throwing one shutout inning, allowing no hits, with no walks and two strikeouts.
In the batter's box, the Beavers were led by junior Sara Van Wickler, who went 1-for-3 on the day.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers were trailing 4-0 in the seventh inning when they first put runs on the board. Van Wickler came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State and get them on the board. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.
GAME NOTES
» Minot State pitchers faced 30 Saint Cloud State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and six fly balls while striking out seven.
» Van Wickler led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-3.
» Saint Cloud State was led offensively by sophomore Brooke Holmes, who went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Junior Macey Clark led the Huskies pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.
GAME 2 | Saint Cloud State 3, Minot State 1
MINOT, N.D. --The Saint Cloud State Huskies proved to be too much for Minot State on this particular day, as the Beavers lost 3-1 on Saturday.
Senior Jasmine Blizzard (12-8) got the ball to start for Minot State (27-22, 15-11) and took the loss. Freshman Sarah Misner was a bright spot for the Beavers, starting the ballgame and throwing one scoreless inning, allowing no hits.
At the plate, the Beavers were paced by junior Taylor Smith, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a walk and an RBI. Junior Micaela Resler furnished a standout day at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with two walks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers were trailing 2-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Minot State got an RBI single from Smith, scoring junior Paige Kellogg from third base. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Saint Cloud State added one run to their tally on the way to a 3-1 final.
GAME NOTES
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Minot State pitchers limited Saint Cloud State to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 33 Saint Cloud State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out three.
» The Beavers drew four walks from Saint Cloud State pitching.
» Smith led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» Saint Cloud State was led offensively by sophomore Brooke Holmes, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
» Senior Emma Eickhoff led the Huskies pitching staff, throwing five innings of one-run ball.
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