DULUTH, Minn. — Hamline (6-29, 3-16) concluded their doubleheader against the College of St. Scholastica (7-29, 1-17) with an impressive 11-5 victory in the first game, followed by a narrow 5-4 win in the second. The Pipers showcased their offensive strength, particularly in key innings across both games.
In the first game, Hamline defeated St. Scholastica with a final score of 11-5. The game started with St. Scholastica taking an early lead in the first inning, scoring three runs, including a two-RBI double by Jadyn Lind, to make it 3-0. However, Hamline responded in the second inning with a run from
Mikenna Johnson, driven in by a double from
Julia Sina, narrowing the score to 3-1.
The Pipers continued to fight back in the third inning, with
Abigail Chamernick scoring on a bunt by
Josephine Cariveau and
Elena Martinez crossing home on a passed ball. St. Scholastica added a run with a solo homer from Katelyn Hackman, bringing the score to 4-3 in favor of St. Scholastica.
Hamline surged ahead in the fourth inning, with
Brie Bakke,
Julia Sina, and
Reese Herrig loading the bases.
Elena Martinez's RBI single and Cariveau's double cleared the bases, resulting in a 7-4 lead for Hamline. The score remained unchanged through the fifth and sixth innings as both teams failed to score.
In the seventh inning, Hamline extended their lead significantly, starting with a solo homer from Cariveau, followed by another from
Maddie Johnson.
Mikenna Johnson and pinch runner Sop Schwartz-Bannon both scored on a single by Chamernick, pushing the score to 11-4. St. Scholastica managed one final run in the bottom of the seventh, but Hamline sealed the victory at 11-5.
Chamernick led the team with three hits, two runs scored, and two RBIs. Cariveau contributed significantly with a home run and five RBIs, while
Maddie Johnson added one hit and one RBI.
Brennan Reid showcased speed with two stolen bases.
Montana Miller pitched a complete game, allowing five earned runs on 14 hits with three strikeouts.
In the second game, Hamline edged past St. Scholastica, winning 5-4. The game started with both teams remaining scoreless in the first inning. St. Scholastica took an early lead in the second with Lindsey Ewer scoring on a single by Ally Breidenbach, making it 1-0.
Hamline responded in the third inning, with
Reese Herrig doubling and scoring on an RBI groundout by
Elena Martinez.
Josephine Cariveau then doubled and was brought home by
Maddie Johnson's single, giving the Pipers a 2-1 lead. St. Scholastica tied the game in the fourth with a score from Santanna Heise on another single by Breidenbach.
The pivotal moment came in the fifth inning, where Hamline scored three runs.
Abigail Chamernick walked, stole second, and scored on Cariveau's triple. Cariveau and
Brennan Reid both scored on singles by Johnson and a double by
Mikenna Johnson, pushing Hamline ahead 5-2.
St. Scholastica narrowed the gap in the sixth with two runs from Callie Casura and Jadyn Lind, bringing the score to 5-4. However, Hamline maintained their lead through the seventh, with
Montana Miller closing the game on the mound.
Josephine Cariveau led the offensive effort in the second game, scoring two runs with three hits, including two doubles and a triple.
Maddie Johnson contributed with two hits and two RBIs. Chamernick was active on the bases, stealing two bases and drawing two walks while Martinez executed a sacrifice hit and added an RBI.
Natalee Boelk pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs on ten hits, while
Montana Miller came in for one inning of relief.
Overall, the doubleheader showcased Hamline's resilience and offensive capabilities, securing two crucial wins against St. Scholastica.
