Minot State continued its strong weekend at home Saturday with a sweep of Minnesota Crookston, earning an 11-2 victory in Game 1 before adding a 12-4 win in Game 2 in Minot, North Dakota. The Beavers improve to 26-16 overall (11-7 NSIC) after explosive offensive performances in both games and strong outings in the circle from Katie Newberry and Kierra Fournier. Minot State combined for 23 runs on the day as every starter reached base safely in both contests.
Minot State 11, Minnesota Crookston 2
MINOT, N.D. — The Minot State Beavers received contributions throughout the lineup Saturday, as all nine starters reached base safely in an 11-2 win over the Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles.
Katie Newberry (8-4) earned the win in the circle for Minot State (25-16, 10-7). The right-hander pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits while striking out seven and issuing no walks.
Taylor Smith led the Beavers offensively, going 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBIs. Isabelle Anderson also added a home run as part of a two extra-base hit performance.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minnesota Crookston struck first, but Minot State answered in the second inning when Isabelle Anderson led off with a solo home run to tie the game.
The Beavers took the lead in the third inning on an RBI single from Sarah Misner to make it 2-1.
After the Golden Eagles tied the game at 2-2, Minot State broke things open in the fifth inning with a nine-run outburst to secure the run-rule victory.
GAME NOTES
» Newberry struck out seven Golden Eagles hitters.
» Anderson recorded two extra-base hits in the win.
» Every Minot State starter reached base safely.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it plated nine runs.
» The Beavers out-hit Minnesota Crookston 7-4.
» Minot State went 3-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 18 Golden Eagles hitters while striking out seven.
» The Beavers drew six walks in the victory.
» Smith led Minot State with a home run and three RBIs.
» Chayse Doering led Minnesota Crookston with a home run and an RBI.
Minot State 12, Minnesota Crookston 4
MINOT, N.D. — Anna LaCount delivered a career day at the plate Saturday, driving in six runs to help lead the Minot State Beavers to a 12-4 victory over the Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles.
Kierra Fournier (8-4) picked up the win in the circle for Minot State (26-16, 11-7). The right-hander threw six innings, allowing four earned runs on nine hits while walking one and striking out three.
LaCount paced the offense, finishing 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and six RBIs. Sara Van Wickler also had a standout performance, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and four RBIs. Her triple marked her ninth of the season, tying the Minot State single-season record.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State struck first in the second inning, erupting for five runs. LaCount delivered the key hit of the inning with a three-run double to give the Beavers an early lead.
After Minnesota Crookston cut the deficit to 5-3, Minot State responded in the third inning with three more runs, highlighted by a two-run single from LaCount that pushed the lead to 8-3.
The Golden Eagles added another run before the Beavers extended the advantage in the fifth inning. Van Wickler launched a three-run home run to make it 11-4.
Minot State added one more run in the sixth inning when Jessie Henry crossed the plate, sealing the 12-4 victory.
GAME NOTES
» LaCount recorded three hits and six RBIs in the win.
» Raivyn Millions added three hits and a double.
» Van Wickler had two extra-base hits, including a triple and a home run.
» Van Wickler's triple was her ninth of the season, tying the Minot State single-season record.
» Every Minot State starter reached base safely.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it plated five runs.
» The Beavers out-hit Minnesota Crookston 11-9.
» Minot State went 6-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
» The Beavers drew nine walks in the win.
» Rayna French led Minnesota Crookston offensively, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
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