MANKATO, MN – Two big wins for the Habaneros as they took down the Honeybees in some doubleheader action.

Game one resulted in a 10-run rule as the Habaneros won 11-0 in 6 innings. Almost every player in the lineup brought in a run to cement the win.

Serena Timmer (University of Minnesota-Duluth) had 3 runs, 4 putouts, and 1 assist in the first outing.

Madelyn Birling (Bryant and Stratton College) and Joscelyn Bennett (Bryant and Stratton College) both had 2 runs and Birling brought in an extra 2 runs as well.

Jayme Scheck (Drake University) earned her 8^th win on the season in quite an impressive showing. She faced 19 batters, had 4 strikeouts, and ended her night with a 3.14 ERA.

Game two was another notable showing from the Habaneros lineup.

Emma Lee (Trine University) continues to impress as she had 2 runs which continues to increase her batting average which now sits at .347.

Paige Zender (Iowa State) was a force defensively with 10 total chances all ending in putouts ending her evening with a 1.000 fielding percentage.

The Habaneros will face the Honeybees again before heading home to take on the Steam.

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