GAME ONE

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — Hamline (8-10, 0-1) fell to Bethel University (Minn.) (11-4, 1-0) in a narrow 3–2 defeat on Sunday at Hargis Park, as the game was decided in the 11th inning. Hamline's offense managed to tally 11 hits, but Bethel (Minn.) capitalized on a pair of doubles to secure the win in extra innings.

Hamline has an overall record of 8-10 and is 0-1 in its conference. Bethel (Minn.) holds an overall record of 11-4 and is 1-0 in the conference.

Bethel (Minn.) took an early lead in the second inning after Seth Nelson doubled and later scored on an error, putting them ahead 1-0. After two innings, the score was Bethel (Minn.) 1, Hamline 0.

In the third inning, the Pipers responded by leveling the score. Owen Giesen doubled, and Kaleb Corcoran, who pinch ran for Giesen, advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Ryan Burley. Owen Hodson then singled to bring Corcoran home, tying the game at 1-1 after three innings.

The fifth inning saw both teams score. Hamline's Hodson reached on a single, advanced to third on a passed ball, and scored on a wild pitch, making it 2-1. Bethel (Minn.) equalized when Hayden Sperbeck scored on a sacrifice fly by Nelson. The score was tied 2-2 after five innings.

The game remained tied through regular innings and into extra innings. In the 11th inning, Bethel (Minn.) secured the win when Carson Christiansen singled, advanced on a sacrifice bunt, and scored on a double by Drew Girtz.

Bethel (Minn.) claimed the victory with a final score of 3–2.

Jacob Barmore collected three hits and was hit by a pitch in four at-bats, showcasing his consistency at the plate. Hodson scored one run and added two hits with an RBI, contributing to the team's offensive efforts. Maddex Van Slooten reached base with a hit and a walk, showing patience and discipline. Teagan Yotter pitched 4 1/3 innings, striking out three and allowing just two earned runs over 90 pitches.

Yotter delivered 4 1/3 innings for the Pipers, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out three and walking five. Despite issuing five walks, Yotter managed to limit the damage to just one earned run. Ben McCrady followed with an impressive 3 2/3 innings, yielding only one hit and maintaining a WHIP of 0.31 with two strikeouts. Lucas Mork pitched the final 2 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run on three hits, and was charged with the loss.

GAME TWO

Hamline (8-11, 0-2) fell to Bethel University (Minn.) (12-4, 2-0) with a final score of 6–1 on Sunday. The Pipers managed five hits and scored their sole run in the first inning, while Bethel secured the win with a three-run fourth inning.

Hamline has a record of 8-11 and is 0-2 in the conference. Bethel has a record of 12-4 and is 2-0 in the conference.

Owen Hodson was hit by a pitch to start the game, advancing to third on a sacrifice and single. Alex Hokenson's sacrifice fly to center allowed Hodson to score, giving the Pipers an early lead. Bethel responded in the bottom half with an RBI groundout by Chris Cannon, tying the game at 1–1 after the first inning.

In the third inning, Chris Cannon's RBI single through the right side gave Bethel a 2–1 lead. Hamline was unable to score in their half, leaving the game at 2–1 after three innings.

Bethel extended its lead in the fourth inning with a three-run homer by Oran Hinkle, bringing the score to 5–1. Hamline did not score in their half, concluding the inning at 5–1.

In the fifth inning, Bethel added another run with an RBI single by Ben Trucke, increasing the lead to 6–1. Hamline did not score, leaving the score at 6–1 after five innings.

The game concluded with Bethel securing a 6–1 victory over the Pipers.

Jacob Barmore led the offense with two hits in three at-bats, finishing with an OPS of 1.333. Ryan Burley contributed significantly on defense, recording four assists from the shortstop position. Jack Rheineck reached base twice, collecting a hit and a walk, maintaining an OPS of 1.167. Hokenson drove in the team's only RBI with a sacrifice fly.

Lucas Mork started the game for Hamline, pitching just 1/3 inning while allowing one earned run on one hit and one walk, resulting in a 20.00 WHIP. Carter Hoff relieved and delivered a solid performance, pitching 3 innings, allowing one run on two hits, with one walk and a strikeout, maintaining a 1.00 WHIP. Jacob Hasapopoulos contributed briefly, facing two batters and striking out one while giving up one run on a walk. Sabastian Teague allowed two earned runs in 1/3 inning, giving up one hit which was a home run. Troy Spellman pitched 1 inning, surrendering one run on three hits, including a double, and Sam Johnson rounded out the pitching by throwing a scoreless inning with one walk and no hits.