Mount Marty took to the road in Kansas over spring break. The Lancers played five diffrent teams around the Kansas area. Mount Marty went 1-4 on the trip.
Final Score: Tabor 4, Mount Marty 0
Game Recap:
Tabor struck early, plating a run in the first inning on a Cheyenne Washington RBI single. They added two more in the second, when Lauren Roberts launched a two-run homer to left field, extending the lead to 3-0. The Bluejays tacked on an insurance run in the fourth, capitalizing on a fielder's choice to make it 4-0.
Despite the loss, McKenzie Gray battled on the mound for Mount Marty, going the distance with six innings pitched, allowing just six hits and one walk while striking out five. However, the Lancers' offense simply couldn't solve Nelson, who efficiently controlled the game from start to finish.
Mount Marty's Key Performers:
Friends (KS) Shuts Out Mount Marty, 6-0
Mount Marty's offense was stifled in a 6-0 loss to Friends University, as the Lancers were limited to just four hits while striking out 13 times against standout Falcons' pitcher Riley Wertz.
Friends (KS) took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a sacrifice fly from Priscilla Mora. The Falcons extended their lead in the fourth with a two-run double by Wertz, then added three more runs in the fifth, capped by a two-RBI single from Becca Dunn.
Mount Marty struggled to get anything going against Wertz, who threw a complete-gameÂ
The Lancers managed just four hits, with Alyssa Sosky leading the way, going 2-for-4. Abby Johnson and Kaylee McNeese also recorded hits, but Mount Marty was unable to string together any scoring opportunities.
Mount Marty 17, Culver-Stockton 4 (5 Innings)
Mount Marty's offense exploded in their opening game of the weekend, racking up 17 runs on 11 hits to take down Culver-Stockton in just five innings. A massive eight-run first inning set the tone early, and the Lancers never looked back.
Janeah Castro had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four runs scored and two RBIs, while Abby Johnson also delivered a strong performance with a 3-for-4 effort, four RBIs, and two doubles. Kayleen Jacinto added a two-run home run, leading a relentless offensive attack.
On the mound, Makayla Graunke earned the complete-game win, allowing just three hits and four runs while striking out four over five innings.
Key Moments:
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Bottom 1st: Mount Marty put up eight runs, highlighted by Castro's two-run double and Johnson's two-RBI single.
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Bottom 3rd: Jacinto launched a two-run homer to extend the lead to 12-4.
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Bottom 4th: A bases-loaded walk to Ella McNew and an RBI single by Sosky sealed the 17-4 win.
By the Numbers:
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Mount Marty: 17 runs, 11 hits, 1 error
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Culver-Stockton: 4 runs, 3 hits, 3 errors
Evangel Shuts Out Mount Marty in 8-0 Victory
Mount Marty struggled to generate offense against a dominant performance from Evangel (Mo.), falling 8-0 in six innings. The Crusaders tallied 15 hits while holding the Lancers to just two in the shutout loss.
Evangel wasted no time getting on the board, scoring two runs in the first inning before adding another in the third and three more in the fourth to take a commanding lead. Mount Marty was unable to find an answer against Maddy Meierer, who pitched a complete-game shutout, striking out seven while allowing just two hits and three walks.
Mount Marty's Brooklyn Townsend and Kayleen Jacinto had the only hits for the Lancers, but the team struggled to string together scoring chances.
On the mound, McKenzie Gray took the loss, allowing six earned runs on 13 hits over four innings. Jacey Hayenpitched in relief, allowing two more runs over two innings while striking out four.
Key Moments:
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Top 1st: Evangel took a 2-0 lead on a sacrifice fly from Karlie Romines and an RBI single by Riley Johannes.
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Top 4th: Romines added a two-run triple, followed by another RBI hit from Johannes to extend the lead to 6-0.
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Top 6th: Johannes capped off her five-RBI game with another two-run single, pushing the score to 8-0 and sealing the run-rule victory.
By the Numbers:
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Evangel: 8 runs, 15 hits, 0 errors
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Mount Marty: 0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors
Mount Marty Falls to Kansas Wesleyan in 4-0 Shutout
The Mount Marty softball team struggled to find offensive momentum in a 4-0 loss to Kansas Wesleyan on Friday. Despite outhitting the Coyotes 7-4, the Lancers were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving nine runners on base.
How It Happened:
After a scoreless first inning, the Coyotes struck first in the bottom of the second when Briannah Kutschkau scored on a throwing error by the Lancers' catcher, giving Kansas Wesleyan a 1-0 lead.
The game remained tight until the fourth, when the Coyotes tacked on three more runs. Jenna Soule advanced to second on a passed ball as Josie Buhr came home to score. Deja Rubio then laid down a sacrifice bunt to bring in Soule, making it 3-0. Elli Han capped off the inning with an RBI single to right, scoring Cristabelle Alvarado to push the lead to 4-0.
Mount Marty had opportunities throughout the game but couldn't break through against Collier. Kayleen Jacinto led the Lancers with a 2-for-4 performance, including a double, while Jayden Simpkins and Ella Ray also collected extra-base hits.
Kansas Wesleyan played clean defense with no errors, while Mount Marty's lone miscue proved costly in the second inning.
