Mankato 4, Minot 3
Mankato used timely offense and strong pitching to edge Wausau 4–3. The Habaneros scored in three different innings, including a go-ahead two-run fifth, and held off the Honeybees to secure the victory. Joscelyn Bennett (Southwest Baptist University) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in one run. Olivia Pichardo (University of California) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2, including a double, scoring once and stealing one base. Marleigh Louvar (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-1 with a double, scoring once and stealing one base. Emillee Stofferahn (Butler CC) went 1-for-1 with one RBI and one stolen base. For Minot, Sara Simon (West Liberty University) went 3-for-4, including a double, driving in one run and stealing one base. Kylinn Stangl (University of Minnesota) earned the win, throwing four innings with four strikeouts while allowing five hits and two walks.
Madison 19, Grand Forks 1
Madison erupted for a dominant 19–1 run-rule victory over Grand Forks. The Night Mares scored in four different innings, including a six-run fifth, while piling up 18 hits and holding the Spitfires to just two hits in the win. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, driving in five runs. Luciana Moreno (University of Pittsburgh) went 3-for-5, including a home run and a double, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Tia Durst (University of Washington) went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a home run, tallying three RBI and three runs scored. Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-4, including a three-run home run in the first inning, finishing with four RBI and three runs scored. Mickayla Tosch (Wichita State University) went 3-for-4, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Ahmari Braden (University of Pittsburgh) went 3-for-4, including a double, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Ahmari Braden (University of Pittsburgh) earned the win, throwing one perfect inning with one strikeout to close out the game.
La Crosse 6, Wausau 4
La Crosse used timely offense to defeat Wausau 6–4. The Steam scored in three different innings, including a three-run fourth, and held off a late Ignite push to secure the victory. Grace Frechette (Winona State) went 1-for-2 with three RBI. Jackie Larsen (Bemidji State Unviersity) went 2-for-3, scoring three times. Avary Makarewicz (University of Tennessee-Martin) drove in two runs and scored once. For Wausau, Marley Teasley (University of Washington) went 1-for-3 with a home run, driving in three runs. Viola Smith (Eastern Illinois University) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run. Grace Konkol (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 3-for-4 and stole one base. Rachel Mori (UNC-Pembroke) earned the win, throwing a complete game with four strikeouts while allowing eight hits, four runs, and three walks.
Minot 14, Mankato 0
Minot exploded early to run-rule Mankato 14–0. The Honeybees scored 12 runs over the first two innings, piled up 14 hits, and held the Habaneros to just two hits to complete the dominant shutout victory. Sara Simon (West Liberty University) went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and scored twice. Clare Rettler (Carthage College) went 3-for-4, scoring twice, driving in one run, and stealing one base. Alex Serbio (UNC-Pembroke) went 1-for-2 with one RBI and two runs scored. Reagan Winn (West Virginia Wesleyan College) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and two runs scored. Sophia Brennan (Chadron State College) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored. Nadia Andarowski (UNC-Greensboro) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and five walks.
Monday’s Schedule
Minot @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)