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MWSU softball takes over first place with sweep of Pittsburg State

Posted on April 9, 2016

ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western softball team took over soul possession of first place in the MIAA standings with a doubleheader sweep of Pittsburg State on Saturday. Seniors Shyanne Saladino and Janie Smith combined to allow just six Pittsburg State hits and one run in 17 innings. After the doubleheader, the two pitchers and infielder Emilie Laliberte were honored as part of Senior Day.

GAME 1: #18 MWSU 1, Pittsburg State 0 (10 innings)

With two down in the bottom of the 10th inning, Paige Shifflett drove the 11th pitch of her at bat to left field and Megan Korgie scored from second to take an absolute pitcher’s duel, 1-0.

The throw from left field beat Korgie to the plate, but the junior slid around the tag for the winning run. Shifflett was down 0-2then worked the count full before fouling off four-straight pitches before the walk-off single. Korgie was placed on second to begin the inning as part of International Tiebreaker rules. Rebekah Mueller struck out trying to bunt Korgie over. Morgan Rathmann then reached on an error before Shelbie Atwell fouled out to the third baseman to set up Shifflett’s at-bat.

Janie Smith was masterful, allowing just two hits in 10 innings. She struck out six and walked three, throwing 116 pitches compared to Emmie Robertson’s 180 for Pittsburg State. It was Smith’s seventh complete game shutout of the season. Robertson took a hard-luck loss, striking out 18 in nine and two-thirds. She allowed five hits in the game and walked four.

Shifflett had two of the Griffons’ hits and drove in the only run.

GAME 2: #18 MWSU 7, Pittsburg State 1

Shyanne Saladino worked a no-hitter for five and a third before surrendering her first hit on an infield single with one down in the sixth. Her offense helped her out, scoring three in the second and four in the sixth.

Saladino improved to 16-3 with the win. She ended up allowing four hits and one run while striking out five. Morgan Rathmann was 2-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Shelbie Atwell went 2-4 with two RBIs and Katie Klosterman was 2-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Klosterman reached first in all but one at-bat on the day, going 3-4 with three walks.

The win improved Missouri Western to 34-10 on the season, 19-3 in the MIAA and gave the Griffons a two-game lead over the Gorillas and Northwest Missouri State in the conference standings. Missouri Western hosts Northwest Missouri for a non-conference doubleheader Thursday.

— MWSU Athletics —

Griffons outlast Central Oklahoma 22-21 in 10 innings

Posted on April 9, 2016

EDMOND, Okla. – The Missouri Western baseball team outlasted Central Oklahoma in 10 innings on Saturday for a 22-21 win in game two of a three-game series. The two teams combined for 14 home runs, including a record-tying six by Missouri Western.

Jeremy Alvarado, Kody Matthews and Brandon Downs hit two home runs apiece in the game. Alvarado’s three-run shot in the ninth brought Missouri Western within one and brought in the fifth of what would be an eight-run inning for the Griffons to take the lead. Central Oklahoma scored eight in the bottom of the eighth to take an 18-13 lead. Missouri Western answered with the eight in the ninth to take a 21-18 lead, but Central Oklahoma scored three in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings. Alvarado’s seventh RBI of the game on a single in the 10th proved to be the game winner.

Between the two teams, 17 pitchers were used. Central Oklahoma used four different pitchers in the ninth inning alone. Weston Caindec picked up the win for Missouri Western as one of three Griffon pitchers to go more than one inning. Caindec was the only Griffon pitcher to not allow a run. He went the final inning and two thirds, allowing three hits and striking out four.

Four Griffons had three hits or more. Matthews was 5-6 with five RBIs and four runs scored. Alvarado was 3-5 with seven RBIs and two runs scored. Landon Mason, Orencio Fisher and Downs also had three hits apiece.

Missouri Western (23-11, 15-8) looks to complete the sweep Sunday.

— MWSU Athletics —

Bearcat softball takes two from Missouri Southern to extend win streak to nine

Posted on April 9, 2016April 9, 2016

The Northwest Missouri State softball team topped Missouri Southern via the eight-run rule twice Saturday afternoon in Maryville, Mo.

The Bearcats honored seniors Madison Jones, Sarah Baldwin and Kendle Schieber before first pitch.

Jones crushed a home run and Schieber struck out seven in game one, leading to a 9-1 Bearcat victory.

Baldwin continued her recent success in the circle, tossing another complete game shutout en route to a 8-0 triumph.

Northwest is now 33-9 overall and 17-5 in conference play, while the Lions fall to 22-29 this season and 9-13 in the MIAA.

The Bearcats will travel to St. Joseph, Mo. for a pair of non-conference games with #18 Missouri Western Thursday, April 14th. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.

— Northwest Athletics —

Missouri holds off Auburn to win series finale

Posted on April 9, 2016April 9, 2016

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Baseball (20-14, 4-8) took the lead early and was able to hold on to earn a 4-3 victory over Auburn (15-17, 3-9) on Saturday (April 9) to take the series, Mizzou’s second consecutive SEC series win.

Freshman LHP Michael Plassmeyer (St. Louis, Mo.) earned the win with the strongest start of his career, allowing no runs on only three hits through 5.2 innings. He tied his career-high with five strikeouts while only walking one batter. Freshman Brian Sharp (Liberty, Mo) came into the game in the ninth inning to earn his team-leading fifth save of the season to strand a pair, striking out both batters he faced.

Junior CF Jake Ring (Ingleside, Ill) went 2-4 at the plate and scored a run to continue an impressive six-game stretch in which he has scored and reached base in each game. Sophomore catcher Brett Bond (St. Louis, Mo.) hit his fourth home run of the season in the second inning, giving him two RBI in the game.

Ring stole his SEC-leading 20th base of the season in the first inning, which set him up to score on a single from senior 1B Zach Lavy (Auxvasse, Mo.) to give the Tigers the lead. The two-run shot from Bond in the second inning extended the lead to 3-0. After Mizzou conceded runs in the seventh and eighth innings, sophomore LF Trey Harris (Powder Springs, Ga.) drove in his 26th run of the season on a single past the first baseman in the bottom of the eighth to bring the score to 4-2.

Auburn managed to score another run with one out in the ninth inning, leading Sharp to come into the game with Mizzou’s lead at 4-3. He struck out both batters he faced to secure the victory, bring his ERA down to a team-best 1.56 on the season.

Mizzou will visit Missouri State on Tuesday (April 12) for a game at 6:35 p.m.

— Mizzou Athletics —

Northwest Missouri State comes up short at Missouri Southern 7-6

Posted on April 9, 2016April 9, 2016

The Northwest Missouri State University baseball team fell to Missouri Southern, 7-6, on Saturday afternoon at Warren Turner Field in Joplin, Mo.

The Bearcats fall to 17-16 on the year and 12-11 in MIAA action. The No. 19 ranked Lions improved to 24-10 overall and 14-9 in conference play.

James Holler went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit his fourth and fifth home runs of the year on solo shots. It was his second multi-home run game of the season.

Joseph Hietpas got the start and went 5.2 innings, allowing six runs on seven hits. Only five of the runs were earned. He struck out five and walked five. Nikko Pablo pitched the final 2.1 innings. He allowed just one unearned run and struck out three.

The series will conclude on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Joplin, Mo.

— Northwest Athletics —

Missouri Western sweeps Southern, now tied for first in MIAA

Posted on April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western softball team swept its third-straight doubleheader over Missouri Southern on Friday, setting up a showdown for first place in the MIAA on Saturday.

The Griffons run-ruled Missouri Southern in both games and Northwest Missouri State’s sweep of Pittsburg State, made Saturday’s doubleheader for sole possession of the top spot in the conference standings. Pittsburg State has lost three of its last four to tie them with the Griffons at 17-3 in league play. Saturday will also be senior day as the team will honor Emilie Laliberte, Shyanne Saladino and Janie Smith after the doubleheader is complete .

GAME 1: #18 MWSU 10, Missouri Southern 2 (6 innings)

Missouri Western picked up its fifth straight win on Sydney Washington’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth.

The Griffons scored six in the second to break a 1-1 tie and take control of the game. The inning was highlighted by Kailey Green’s 12th home run of the season, a three-run shot down the left field line. Green finished game one, 2-3. Paige Shifflett was 3-4 with one RBI and two runs scored. Morgan Rathmann was 2-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Shelbie Atwell was 2-3 with one RBI and a run scored.

Janie Smith picked up the win, moving to 17-7 on the season. Smith allowed two runs on five hits and struck out four.

GAME 2: #18 MWSU 10, Missouri Southern 1 (5 innings)

Missouri Western exploded for five runs in the first, capped by a grand slam by Katie Klosterman and never looked back.

After another run in the second, the Griffons put up a four spot in the third, thanks in large part to some creative base running and a couple wild pitches. Megan Korgie, Sydney Washington and Morgan Rathmann all stole bases in the inning. Washington stole home in the inning. Rathmann’s stole two bases in the game, moving her eight away from the career record at Missouri Western.

Shyanne Saladino limited Missouri Southern to one hit over the first three innings. Janie Smith entered in relief and pitched the final two innings, giving up two hits and one run. Saladino got the win, improving to 15-3 overall.

— MWSU Athletics —

Northwest softball shuts out league-leading Pitt State twice

Posted on April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

The Northwest Missouri State softball team used a pair of complete game shutouts to sweep MIAA-leading Pittsburg State Friday afternoon at Bearcat Softball Field in Maryville.

Madison Jones knocked in the winning run in the ninth inning of game one, helping the Bearcats to a 1-0 victory.

Sarah Baldwin tossed her second-straight complete game shutout in the 3-0 game two victory.

Northwest improves to 31-9 this season and 15-5 in conference play, while the Gorillas fall to 33-12 overall and 17-3 in the MIAA.

The Bearcats secured the sixth 30-win season in program history, doing so in 39 games, the fewest needed to reach 30 wins in team history (2006, 41 wins).

The Northwest pitching staff extended its current scoreless inning streak to 24 innings, the longest such streak since at least 2004.

The Bearcats will wrap up their home schedule tomorrow, April 9 when they host Missouri Southern at noon. The team will honor its three seniors before first pitch.

— Northwest Athletics —

Griffons use seven-run eighth inning to rally past Central Oklahoma

Posted on April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

EDMOND, Okla. – The Missouri Western baseball team did it again Friday in Edmond, scoring seven runs in the eighth inning to take game one at Central Oklahoma, 10-9.

Down 9-3 heading to the eighth, David Glaude tied it with his second home run of the game, a three-run shot to right. Then Jeremy Alvarado gave Missouri Western the lead with his second double of the game. The first three batters reached in the inning for Missouri Western. After Brandon Downs struck out, Landon Mason drove in two with a single to right. Orencio Fisher followed with a double to left that drove in one and set up Glaude’s game-tying home run.

Chris Estrada held UCO without a hit in the bottom of the eighth, allowing one base runner on a walk. Conner Schwienebart allowed a two-out base hit to put the tying run on in the ninth, but forced a groundout to preserve the win.

The Griffons (22-11, 14-8) and the Bronchos (20-13, 12-10) are scheduled to play game two, Saturday at 1 p.m.

— MWSU Athletics —

Houck, Missouri blank Auburn 2-0 in game two of series

Posted on April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou sophomore RHP Tanner Houck (Collinsville, Ill.) tossed his second complete-game shutout of the season as Mizzou Baseball defeated Auburn, 2-0, on Friday night at Taylor Stadium. Houck tallied 10 strikeouts while walking only one batter and allowing only four hits against the SEC’s top hitting offense. Auburn hitters struggled to get solid contact as Houck induced 14 groundouts to go along with his 10 strikeouts. Two of the four hits he allowed were infield knocks. Mizzou’s victory tied the series at one game apiece as Mizzou is now 19-14 on the year and 3-8 in SEC play.

Sophomore 3B Shane Benes (Town & Country, Mo.) went 2-for-4 with a double to continue his hot streak at the plate. He has reached base in nine consecutive games, hitting two home runs and three doubles in that stretch. He also had an impressive diving stop at third base, making the throw to keep the runner out of scoring position.

Mizzou’s first run of the game came in the first inning. OF Kirby McGuire (Round Rock, Texas) moved up to second base after leading off the game with a single. A throwing error on a Trey Harris (Powder Springs, Ga.) grounder allowed McGuire to cross the plate to get the lead. The team was then able to tack on an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth when Jake Ring (Ingleside, Ill.) scored from third on a passed ball.

But Houck needed just the run in the first inning as Mizzou recorded its fourth shutout of the year and the second with Houck on the hill. Both of his outings were complete-game shutouts.

Mizzou will finish the series on Saturday at 12 p.m.

— Mizzou Athletics —

Bearcat baseball drops opener at Missouri Southern

Posted on April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

The Northwest Missouri State University baseball team fell to the Missouri Southern Lions, 7-4, on Friday at Warren Turner Field.

The Bearcats fall to 17-15 overall and 12-10 in conference action. The No. 19 ranked Lions improved to 23-10 and 13-9 in MIAA play.

Missouri Southern got a complete game from starter Payton Walker in the victory.

Sophomore Kevin Handzlik was 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI.

Northwest scored one run in the second and three in the sixth. The Bearcats got four runs on seven hits with an error.

The Lions had seven runs on 13 hits with an error. Missouri Southern scored four runs in the third, two in the fourth and one in the sixth.

Aaron Barratt went 2-for-4. He also stole a base. Ozzie Adams was 1-for-3 with a run scored and a walk. Kolby Greenslade was 1-for-3 with a double. Garrett Fort and James Holler each drew walks and scored a run. Derek Meyer got an RBI on a groundout in the sixth.

Anthony Caenepeel got the start and went 7.0 innings. He had three strikeouts and walked just two batters. Bryce Shea pitched 0.2 innings, allowing no runs on one hit. Jacob Wagner got the final out of the eighth inning on a strikeout.

With one out in the second, Handzlik singled up the middle on a 1-1 pitch. After a flyout, Barratt singled to center to put runners on the corners. Barratt was picked off first but during the rundown, Handzlik was able to score before the third out was recorded to put the Bearcats up, 1-0.

With one out in the sixth, Fort walked and went to second on an Adams single. Holler drew a six pitch walk to load the bases with one down for Handzlik. Handzlik came through with a two-RBI single to right. Fort and Adams both scored on the play. Handzlik moved to second and Holler went to third on an error by the right fielder. Meyer grounded out to first to score Holler to make the score 6-4 Missouri Southern.

The second game of the three-game series is scheduled for a 1 p.m. first pitch on Saturday, April 9.

— Northwest Athletics —