Minot State opened its home series with a sweep of Minnesota State Moorhead, earning a 3-0 victory in Game 1 before erupting for a 13-5 win in Game 2 in Minot, North Dakota. The Beavers improve to 24-16 overall (9-7 NSIC) after a dominant pitching performance from Katie Newberry in the opener and a balanced offensive attack in the nightcap. Minot State combined for 16 runs across the doubleheader while limiting the Dragons' offense in key moments.
Minot State 3, Minnesota State Moorhead 0
MINOT, N.D. — Katie Newberry delivered a dominant performance in the circle Friday, tossing a three-hit shutout to lead the Minot State Beavers past the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons 3-0.
Newberry (7-4) went the distance for Minot State (23-16, 8-7), allowing just three hits while walking none and striking out four.
Ellington Anderson led the Beavers offensively, going 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. Sara Van added a strong performance as well, finishing 1-for-1 with two walks, while Raivyn Millions chipped in an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State broke through in the fifth inning when Millions drove in Anderson with an RBI single to give the Beavers a 1-0 lead.
The Beavers added insurance in the sixth inning, plating two more runs to extend the lead to 3-0.
Behind Newberry's steady performance in the circle, Minot State held the Dragons scoreless the rest of the way to secure the shutout victory.
GAME NOTES
» Newberry tossed a complete-game three-hit shutout.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it scored two runs.
» The Beavers out-hit the Dragons 5-3.
» Minot State pitchers limited Minnesota State Moorhead to 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 24 Dragons hitters, allowing four ground-ball outs and 12 fly-ball outs while striking out four.
» The Beavers drew four walks in the win.
» Anderson led the Beavers with an RBI.
» Sami Macchiaroli led Minnesota State Moorhead offensively with a double.
Minot State 13, Minnesota State Moorhead 5
MINOT, N.D. — The Minot State Beavers erupted offensively in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader, defeating the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons 13-5.
Kierra Fournier (7-4) earned the win in the circle for Minot State (24-16, 9-7), pitching six innings and allowing five runs, four earned, on six hits while walking three and striking out four.
Sarah Misner led the Beavers at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBIs as Minot State saw every starter reach base safely.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State trailed early before responding in the first inning with three runs. Maizy Whitlow highlighted the frame with a two-RBI double to give the Beavers a 3-1 lead.
After the Dragons tied the game at 3-3, Minot State responded with a five-run third inning. Jessie Henry delivered the big hit of the inning with a two-run triple to extend the Beavers' advantage to 8-3.
The Beavers added another run in the fourth inning before pulling away in the sixth with four more runs, highlighted by Misner's three-run single that pushed the lead to 13-5.
GAME NOTES
» Misner recorded three hits and three RBIs to lead the Beavers.
» Every Minot State starter reached base safely.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it plated five runs.
» The Beavers grabbed a 3-1 lead in the first inning and never trailed again.
» Minot State out-hit Minnesota State Moorhead 11-6.
» Sara Van stole two bases as part of the Beavers' aggressive baserunning.
» Minot State went 7-for-17 with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers limited the Dragons to 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 28 Dragons hitters, allowing 12 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out four.
» Courtney Locke led Minnesota State Moorhead offensively, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
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