Yankton, SD

Morningside Shuts Out Mount Marty 4-0

Morningside (Iowa) delivered a strong performance against Mount Marty, securing a 4-0 victory in a well-played game.

The scoring started early for Morningside, as they capitalized on opportunities in the first inning. Ryan Kiolbassa's single to right field drove in Brian Garcia, putting Morningside ahead 1-0. Eddie Brancato then scored on an unearned run, extending their lead to 2-0.

Morningside added to their lead in the third inning when Ryan Kiolbassa reached base on an error by the third baseman, allowing Brancato to score another unearned run, bringing the score to 3-0.

In the fifth inning, Morningside further solidified their lead when Kiolbassa reached on a fielder's choice, driving in Brancato for his third RBI of the game, making it 4-0.

Morningside's pitcher, Kai Purdy-Burton, was in top form, pitching a complete game shutout. He allowed only three hits while striking out ten Mount Marty batters, securing the win for his team.

Mount Marty struggled to generate offense against Morningside's strong pitching, with Zach Hegge taking the loss on the mound despite a solid effort, striking out nine batters over 5.1 innings.

Overall, Morningside's early offensive production and Purdy-Burton's dominant pitching performance proved to be the difference in this game, as they emerged with a convincing 4-0 victory over Mount Marty.

 

Morningside Prevails Over Mount Marty 5-2

Morningside (Iowa) clinched a 5-2 victory against Mount Marty in a competitive matchup.

Morningside took an early lead in the first inning when Jayson Willers advanced to second, bringing in Brian Garcia for the first run of the game.

In the second inning, Morningside extended their lead as Aiden Bishop doubled to right field, allowing Giacomo Crosetti to score, putting them ahead 2-0.

They added another run in the third inning when Bishop was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, driving in Eddie Brancato.

Mount Marty responded in the fourth inning with a solo home run from Shugo Kondo, reducing the deficit to 3-1. They then scored again when Vaughn Deming reached on a fielder's choice, bringing in Ryan Bachman, making it a 3-2 game.

However, Morningside pulled away in the fifth inning as Bishop singled to right field, bringing in Ryan Kiolbassa, extending their lead to 4-2.

In the seventh inning, Morningside secured the win as Bishop walked, bringing in Conner Maston for the final run of the game, sealing the 5-2 victory.

Cade Nolan pitched 5.1 solid innings for Morningside, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out six batters, earning the win. Logan Warkentin closed the game, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings and recording three strikeouts for the save.

Jared Miller started on the mound for Mount Marty, pitching five innings and allowing four runs on seven hits. Despite a late offensive push, Mount Marty couldn't overcome Morningside's lead, resulting in a 5-2 defeat.