GAME 1

WHITTIER, Calif. — Hamline (1-6) fell to Whittier (5-6) with a final score of 11-6 on Tuesday afternoon. Hamline recorded nine hits and two doubles in the contest, but Whittier's seven-run fifth inning proved decisive in securing the victory for the home team.

Hamline opened the game with a strong first inning, capitalizing on an error and timely hitting. Elena Martinez reached first on an error, and Brennan Reid singled, setting the stage for Josephine Cariveau's RBI double that brought in Martinez. Mikenna Johnson then singled to bring home Reid, giving the Pipers an early lead. The inning concluded with Hamline leading 2-0.

In the second inning, Reese Herrig singled to begin the frame, with Martinez following up with a bunt single. Cariveau delivered again with a two-RBI double, extending Hamline's lead. By the end of the inning, the score stood at Hamline 4, Whittier 2, after Whittier responded with two runs of their own.

The third inning saw Whittier tying the game. Despite a single from Julia Sina and a stolen base, Hamline did not score. Whittier's two runs came from a sequence of a double, an error, and a sacrifice fly, making it 4-4.

The fifth inning was pivotal. Hamline managed to score two unearned runs, with Mikenna Johnson and Maddie Johnson crossing the plate. However, Whittier's response was overwhelming. A grand slam by Kelly Nutter highlighted a seven-run inning for Whittier, propelling it to an 11-6 lead.

The game ended after a scoreless sixth and seventh innings. Despite opportunities, the Pipers were unable to close the gap. The final score was Whittier 11, Hamline 6.

Cariveau delivered a strong performance with two doubles and three RBIs. Mikenna Johnson recorded three hits and added one RBI. Martinez crossed the plate twice and stole one base. Reid contributed with a hit and a run scored.

Natalee Boelk pitched 4 innings, allowing 5 hits and 8 runs, with 6 earned runs. She faced 23 batters and issued 3 walks without recording a strikeout. Montana Miller provided relief, pitching 2 innings and giving up 5 hits and 3 runs while striking out 4 batters across 12 at-bats faced. Despite allowing two doubles and a triple, Miller did not allow any earned runs.

GAME 2

Hamline fell 10-0 to Whittier on Tuesday at Palmer Field. Hamline (1-7) managed just two hits in the contest, while Whittier (6-6) capitalized on a 7-run first inning to secure the victory.

Hamline faced Whittier in a contest that saw Whittier take a commanding lead early on. In the first inning, Whittier capitalized on errors and key hits to score seven runs. Daniella Contreras and Mariah Rodriguez both advanced on errors, contributing to the score, while Addison Sorto, Lana Escarcega, and Tiaira Richardson each drove in runs. By the end of the first inning, Whittier led 7-0.

The third inning added to Whittier's lead when Rodriguez's double brought in two runs, followed by an RBI single from Maya Torres. These plays extended Whittier's lead to 10-0.

Despite efforts from the Pipers to break through, including a single by Maddie Johnson and a double by Julia Sina in the fifth inning, they were unable to score. Whittier maintained its lead throughout the game, resulting in a final score of 10-0 in favor of Whittier.

Johnson recorded one hit in two at-bats, finishing with an OPS of 1.000. Sina contributed with a double and a hit, achieving an OPS of 1.500. Brennan Reid drew a walk and successfully stole a base, providing key movement on the bases. 

Allison Boynton started on the mound for Hamline, pitching 2/3 of an inning while allowing six hits and seven runs, with one walk and no strikeouts. Boynton faced ten batters, throwing 37 pitches, of which 20 were strikes. Miller came in as relief, pitching 3 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits, and recording one strikeout. Miller faced 16 batters and threw 48 pitches, with 35 of them being strikes, finishing with a WHIP of 2.26.