Mount Marty and Dakota Wesleyan palyed In a pair of high-scoring affairs, the Lancers utilized timely power and aggressive baserunning to hold off the Tigers.

Game 1: Mount Marty 10, Dakota Wesleyan 9

The Lancers overcame multiple deficits in a back-and-forth seven-inning battle, fueled by a massive performance from Ethan Synovec.

• Synovec's Grand Slam Spark: Down 7-4 in the 5th, Ethan Synovec delivered the biggest hit of the game—a towering four-run home run that flipped the script and gave the Lancers an 8-7 lead. He finished with a game-high 5 RBIs.

• Power from the DH: Drew Ryken got the scoring started early for MMU with a solo home run in the 2nd inning.

• Speed on the Paths: Jalen Owens was a nightmare for the Tigers' battery, racking up a staggering four stolen bases in the contest.

• Closing the Door: Tony Suarez earned the win with 2.0 solid innings of relief, and Aspen Dahl weathered a late two-run homer to strike out the side and secure the save.

Game 2: Mount Marty 9, Dakota Wesleyan 8

The nightcap mirrored the opener, with the Lancers mounting another middle-inning comeback and holding on in the 9th to complete the sweep.

• The Massive 5th: Trailing 6-1, the Lancers exploded for five runs to tie the game. The rally featured back-to-back-to-back doubles from Cooper Mlnarik, Ethan Synovec, and Liam Forsyth, followed by a Gio Galvan RBI single to knot it at six.

• Forsyth's Big Bat: Liam Forsyth was a catalyst in the middle of the order, going 2-for-5 with 2 RBIs and a double.

• Vonnegut's Insurance: With the game tied in the 7th, Daniel Vonnegut lined a crucial two-RBI single that ultimately provided the margin for victory.

• Relief Mastery: Jake Stolnack picked up the win after cooling down the Tigers' bats for 3.1 innings, while Garrett Siemsen entered in the 9th for a perfect 1-2-3 inning to earn the save.

Top Lancer Performers (Doubleheader Totals)

• Ethan Synovec: 3 Hits, 1 HR, 1 Double, 6 RBIs, 3 Runs

• Cooper Mlnarik: 3 Hits, 3 Doubles, 2 RBIs, 3 Runs, 3 Walks

• Liam Forsyth: 3 Hits, 1 Double, 4 RBIs

• Jalen Owens: 3 Hits, 3 Runs, 5 Stolen Bases

• Drew Ryken: 2 Hits, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Runs, 3 Walks

Mount Marty and Dakota Wesleyan locked up in a pair of high-stakes battles at Bob T. Stadium, with the Tigers managing to edge out the Lancers in two games decided by the narrowest of margins. Despite a relentless late-inning surge by the Lancer offense, Mount Marty fell just short in both contests.

Game 3: Dakota Wesleyan 8, Mount Marty 5

The opener was a tale of one big inning for the Tigers, followed by a furious comeback attempt by the Lancers that nearly flipped the script.

• Late Inning Fireworks: After being held scoreless through five frames, the Lancers exploded for five runs over the final two innings. Ethan Synovec led the charge with a 2-RBI single in the 6th and a bases-loaded walk in the 7th, finishing the game with 3 RBIs.

• The Bases-Loaded Threat: Mount Marty showed incredible plate discipline in the 7th, drawing five walks in the inning. Cooper Mlnarik and Drew Ryken each earned RBI walks to pull the Lancers within three runs.

• On the Bases: Logan Boom reached base three times via the walk and scored a run, while Daniel Vonnegutscored twice to fuel the rally.

• Pitching Highlights: Kaden Harris started strong, striking out six Tigers over 4.1 innings of work.

Game 4: Dakota Wesleyan 6, Mount Marty 5

The nightcap was a 9-inning grind where the Lancers once again fought back from a four-run deficit, bringing the tying run to the plate in the final frame.

• The Rally Starters: Corbett Freeman and Gio Galvan were the catalysts for the Lancer comeback. Freeman scored twice and swiped two bags, while Galvan used his speed to score two runs of his own.

• Vance Leads the Way: Tyler Vance turned in a multi-hit performance, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, including a clutch run-scoring single in the 8th that brought the Lancers within one.

• Situational Hitting: Daniel Vonnegut contributed 2 RBIs, including a sacrifice fly in the 7th to chip away at the DWU lead.

• Bullpen Stability: Tony Suarez and Aspen Dahl were lights-out in relief, combining for 3.0 scoreless innings and allowing only one hit while striking out five to keep the game within reach.

Top Lancer Performers (Series Totals)

• Ethan Synovec: 1 Hit, 4 RBIs, 3 Walks

• Tyler Vance: 3 Hits, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs

• Daniel Vonnegut: 2 Hits, 3 RBIs, 3 Runs

• Cooper Mlnarik: 3 Hits, 2 RBIs, 1 Run

• Corbett Freeman: 1 Hit, 2 Runs, 2 SBs