Minot State returned to action Friday with a dominant sweep of Bemidji State, earning a 10-2 win in Game 1 before following it up with a 9-1 victory in Game 2 in Minot, North Dakota. The Beavers improve to 19-15 overall (4-6 NSIC) after a historic performance from Sarah Misner in the opener and another strong outing in the circle within the finale. Minot State used explosive offense and solid pitching throughout the doubleheader to secure the sweep.
Minot State 10, Bemidji State 2
MINOT, N.D. — A historic day at the plate from sophomore Sarah Misner powered the Minot State Beavers to a 10-2 win over the Bemidji State Beavers on Friday.
Senior Kierra Fournier (5-4) earned the win in the circle for Minot State (18-15, 3-6). The right-hander went seven innings, allowing two runs, one earned, on eight hits while walking three and striking out four.
Misner delivered a perfect 5-for-5 performance at the plate with two doubles and an RBI. Her five hits in a single game tie the all-time Minot State school record.
Isabelle Anderson also had a big day offensively, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a home run, a walk and four RBIs. Senior Sara Van Wickler added a home run and two RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State struck first in the opening inning when Misner drove in Anna LaCount with an RBI single to give the Beavers a 1-0 lead.
The Beavers extended the advantage in the third inning, scoring two more runs including an RBI single from Taylor Smith to make it 3-0.
After Bemidji State cut the deficit to 3-1, Minot State broke the game open in the seventh inning with a seven-run outburst. The Beavers launched two home runs in the inning while piling up runs to extend the lead to 10-1. Bemidji State added a late run, but Minot State cruised to the 10-2 victory.
GAME NOTES
» Misner went a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate, tying the Minot State single-game school record for hits.
» Misner collected two doubles among her five hits.
» Anderson finished 3-for-4 with a triple, a home run and four RBIs.
» Every Minot State starter reached base safely in the win.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it plated seven runs.
» Four Beavers recorded multiple hits.
» The Beavers totaled 17 hits and out-hit Bemidji State 17-8.
» Minot State went 6-for-15 with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 32 Bemidji State hitters, allowing 15 ground-ball outs and one fly out while striking out four.
» Alayna DeGraef led Bemidji State offensively, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Minot State 9, Bemidji State 1
MINOT, N.D. — The Minot State Beavers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating Bemidji State 9-1 in the second game of Friday's doubleheader.
Sophomore Sarah Misner (4-1) earned the win in the circle for Minot State (19-15, 4-6). The right-hander tossed five innings, allowing one run on seven hits with no walks and five strikeouts.
Senior Paige Kellogg led the Beavers offensively with a home run and two RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State wasted little time getting on the board, scoring three runs in the first inning. Kellogg highlighted the frame with a two-run home run to give the Beavers an early 3-0 lead.
The Beavers added another run in the second inning when Raivyn Millions crossed the plate to extend the lead to 4-0.
Minot State continued to build its advantage in the fifth inning with a five-run rally, highlighted by a two-run single from freshman Jorja Franzwa that pushed the lead to 9-0. Bemidji State managed one run late, but the Beavers secured the 9-1 win.
GAME NOTES
» Misner struck out five Bemidji State hitters in the win.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it plated five runs.
» The Beavers jumped out to a 3-0 first-inning lead and never surrendered it.
» Minot State out-hit Bemidji State 8-7.
» Franzwa stole two bases as part of five total stolen bases for the Beavers.
» Minot State pitchers limited Bemidji State to 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 22 Bemidji State hitters, allowing five ground balls and five fly balls while striking out five.
» The Beavers drew nine walks in the victory.
» Kellogg led the Beavers with a home run and two RBIs.
» Alayna DeGraef paced Bemidji State offensively, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
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