Dawson Softball Lose Three Games in Dome Play

Posted: Feb 19, 2018

Game #1

Saturday’s game against University of Minnesota Crookston was a heartbreaker for Dawson Community College Softball, as they lost the lead late in a 6-4 defeat. The game was tied at four with University of Minnesota Crookston batting in the bottom of the fifth when Maggie Morales singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Dawson lost despite out-hitting University of Minnesota Crookston nine to eight. Crookston opened up scoring in the first inning. Sam Rarick drew a walk, scoring one run. Mckenna Sorenson started the game for DCC. She allowed eight hits and six runs over six innings, striking out one. The Lady Buccaneers collected nine hits. Trinity Anderson and Katelyn Teixeira each managed multiple hits for Dawson. University of Minnesota Crookston racked up eight hits in the game. Maggie Moraies and Victoria Bayliss all had multiple hits for Crookston. University of Minnesota Crookston didn't commit a single error in the field. Rocky Bjorge had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

Coach LeProwse said that he was pleased with the way his team played against this NCAA DII team. “We hit the ball fairly well for our first time out. We did however leave too many runners in scoring position and did not capitalize on opportunities that we had. We definitely have some things that we need to improve on before our conference games start in March.”

Game #2

Dawson Community College fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 10-1 loss to University of Minot State on Saturday. University of Minot State scored on a triple by Isis Cabral, a double by Ashely Hill, a walk by Alaina Marshall, and a single by Semi Henry in the first inning. The Lady Buccaneers struggled to contain the high-powered offense of University of Minot State, giving up ten runs. University of Minot State fired up the offense in the first inning. Isis Cabral drove in one when she tripled. Laura Mendez led things off on the rubber for University of Minot State. She surrendered zero runs on two hits over four innings, striking out four. Jordyn O'Neal led things off on the hill for Dawson. She allowed nine hits and ten runs over four innings, striking out three. University of Minot State hit two home runs on the day. Tori Zimmermann went for the long ball in the fourth inning. Skyla Neubauer put one out in the third inning. Trinity Anderson went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Dawson in hits. University of Minot State had nine hits in the game. Ashley Hill, Isis Cabral, and Julia Suchan each managed multiple hits for University of Minot State.

Coach LeProwse stated that, “We let this one slip away from us early. We made a couple of big mistakes in the early innings and Minot took advantage of them. We never did get into any kind of rhythm going offensively. Minot State hit the ball very well and we were never really able to slow them down. This was a great learning experience for us.”

Game #3

DCC Lady Buccaneers watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 6-1 loss to University of Minnesota Crookston on Sunday. Crookston took the lead on a groundout in the first inning. University of Minnesota Crookston got things started in the first inning when Jenna Boardman grounded out, scoring one run. Heather Cunningham got the start for Crookston. She lasted six innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out one and walking one. Mckenna Sorenson led things off on the hill for Dawson Community College Softball. She went seven innings allowing six runs on, 13 hits, and striking out two. Anna Snyder, Katelyn Teixeira, Kylee Hergenrider, Trinity Anderson, Whitney Bean, Jayden Draper, and Jordyn O'Neal each managed one hit to lead Dawson. Crookston totaled 13 hits in the game. Gabriel Antolak, Jenna Boardman, Samantha Proctor, Haley Strachan, and Mikaela Rodriguez all managed multiple hits for Crookston. Gabriel Antolak led University of Minnesota Moorehead with three hits in five at bats.

Coach LeProwse stated that his team came out a little flat in this game. “We definitely didn’t hit the ball as well in this game as we did against them on Saturday. Overall it was a great weekend in Minot and we were able to get out and get some games in. The new bubble over the Minot State turf is awesome and allows teams from the Northern states to get some early games in. If it wasn’t for this early opportunity to play, I don’t know when we might get out on an actual field. This winter seems to be hanging around longer than usual for us.”