No. 22 Warriors Sweep Midweek Matchup with Doane
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
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Doane | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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Midland | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 8 | 14 | 0 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
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Doane | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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Midland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 3 | 9 | 0 |
FREMONT, Neb. – No. 22-ranked Midland University took on Doane University in a Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) doubleheader on Wednesday at Schilke Fields. For the second straight day, the Warriors tamed the Tigers—earning wins of 8-1 and 3-1—after sweeping the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers on Tuesday.
GAME ONE: Midland 8, Doane 1
The Warriors' bats roared to life in the bottom of the first inning with five runs on six hits. After a leadoff single by Reese Floro, Matti Reiling drove in the first run with a triple down the left-field line. Three straight singles by Isabelle Pagan, Kamdyn Barrientos, and Jayci Reimers brought in Reiling and loaded the bases for Alexis Shepherd.
Shepherd drove in a run with a fielder's choice and later came around to score as Sophie De Rouin hit a two-RBI single to right, making it 5-0 after one inning.
Midland tacked on three more runs in the second. With Floro and Barrientos at the corners and two outs, the Warriors executed a rundown play. A misfired throw from the Doane catcher sailed into the outfield, scoring Floro and moving Barrientos to third. Reimers drove in Barrientos with a hard-hit grounder to left, and Jenna Lemley followed with an RBI single to the same spot. After two innings, Midland held a commanding 8-0 lead.
The Tigers, facing a potential run-rule loss, responded with a run in the top of the fifth. They put runners on the corners with a pair of singles and a fielder's choice before a sacrifice fly plated their lone run of the game.
Campbell Petrick went the distance in the circle to earn her 11th win of the season. She allowed four hits and one earned run while striking out three.
Statistical Standouts
- Reese Floro: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B
- Matti Reiling: 2-for-4, R, RBI, 3B
- Isabelle Pagan: 2-for-3, R, RBI, BB
- Kamdyn Barrientos: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB
- Jayci Reimers: 2-for-4, R, RBI
- Sophie De Rouin: 3-for-4, 2 RBI
- Campbell Petrick: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 K
GAME TWO: Midland 3, Doane 1
The Warriors jumped ahead early in game two, scratching across a run in the bottom of the first. Pagan doubled to left-center to score Floro, who led off with a single to the same area.
Midland added runs in the third and fifth innings to build a 3-0 lead. In the third, Barrientos singled through the left side to score Floro again, and in the fifth, Pagan brought in Floro once more—this time with a sacrifice fly to left.
Doane broke up the shutout in the sixth with a leadoff double followed by an infield groundout that scored a run. The Tigers threatened again in the seventh, loading the bases with a walk and two singles. But with two outs, Midland ended the game and sealed the sweep with a groundout to third base.
Paeton Coler tossed a complete game for her ninth win of the year and 13th complete game. She allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck out one.
Statistical Standouts
- Reese Floro: 3-for-4, 3 R
- Isabelle Pagan: 1-for-2, 2 RBI
- Kamdyn Barrientos: 1-for-2, RBI, BB
- Paeton Coler: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 K
Midland (26-11, 8-2 GPAC) will look to extend its five-game winning streak this weekend as it travels to take on Dordt (16-21, 5-5 GPAC). The conference doubleheader is set for Saturday, April 12, in Sioux Center, Iowa. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.