Mount Marty faced a tough road test in Sioux City, dropping a doubleheader to a high-powered Morningside squad. The Lancers showcased flashes of power and consistent hitting from the bottom of the lineup,
Game 1: Morningside 7, Mount Marty 2
The Lancers battled early, erasing a two-run deficit in the second inning, but were unable to keep pace with the Mustangs' middle-inning rallies.
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Hudson's Long Ball: Makayla Hudson provided the offensive highlight for MMU, launching a solo home run to right-center in the 2nd inning to spark a comeback.
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Tying it Up: Brigid McGill followed Hudson's blast with a clutch RBI single later in the 2nd, scoring Brooke Richardson to knot the game at 2-2.
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Defensive Focus: The Lancer defense turned a key double play involving Alyssa Krause and pitcher Jacey Hayento escape early trouble.
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In the Circle: Jacey Hayen went the distance, navigating a high-pressure Morningside lineup over 5.0 innings of work.
Game 2: Morningside 6, Mount Marty 2
In the nightcap, the Lancers struck first, but Morningside answered with a big 4th inning to take a lead they would not relinquish.
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Sosky's Speed: Alyssa Sosky was a spark plug at the bottom of the order, going a perfect 3-for-3 and scoring both of the Lancers' runs. She also added her latest stolen base of the season.
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Early Lead: MMU took a 1-0 lead in the 3rd when Kalli Boom lofted a sacrifice fly to left field, deep enough to tag and score Sosky.
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Eaton RBI: Arin Eaton cut into the Mustang lead in the 5th with a sharp RBI single to center field.
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Iron Woman Effort: Lainey Van Zee showed incredible endurance in the circle, throwing 147 pitches in a complete-game effort and striking out four Mustangs.
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Richardson Stays Hot: Brooke Richardson turned in a multi-hit game, going 2-for-2 with a walk.
Top Lancer Performers (Series Totals)
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Alyssa Sosky: 3 Hits, 2 Runs, 2 Stolen Bases
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Brooke Richardson: 3 Hits, 1 Run, 1 Walk
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Makayla Hudson: 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 Run, 2 Walks
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Arin Eaton: 1 Hit, 1 RBI, 1 Stolen Base
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Brigid McGill: 1 Hit, 1 RBI
