Broncos Earn Double-Header Sweep over Coyotes
(Salina, KS) - In a thrilling matchup between the Hastings Broncos and Kansas Wesleyan, the Broncos came out swinging in the first game, showcasing their offensive prowess and securing a 4-2 victory.
(Salina, KS) - In a thrilling matchup between the Hastings Broncos and Kansas Wesleyan, the Broncos came out swinging in the first game, showcasing their offensive prowess and securing a 4-2 victory.
Senior Lauren Schneider set the tone early in the top of the first inning, scoring the first run for Hastings off of junior Lauren Lee's RBI. Junior Katyn Kappler's walk with the bases loaded allowed sophomore Kaylee Pinneo to score another run. With the bases loaded, junior Shey Storesund delivered a clutch single to shortstop, bringing Lee home for the Broncos' third run.
The Broncos continued their offensive onslaught in the top of the third inning, with Lee hitting a powerful home run to center field, extending the lead to 4-0. Kansas Wesleyan fought back in the bottom of the fifth, scoring two runs, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' early lead.
In the second game, Hastings faced a tougher challenge as Kansas Wesleyan scored the first run in the bottom of the first inning off a throwing error. However, the Broncos quickly responded in the top of the second, with Pinneo and Medeiros driving in runs to regain the lead.
Despite a strong offensive showing from Kansas Wesleyan in the bottom of the third and fifth innings, the Broncos maintained their composure and secured a hard-fought victory. Storesund's sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh inning sealed the deal for Hastings, capping off a dominant performance on the field with the final score being 9-8.
Junior Sam Skinner had two sacs and senior Isabel Tanabe stole the show with an impressive three stolen bases. Not to be outdone, senior Lexie Mudloff, Kappler, and Storesund also contributed with stolen bases of their own. Storesund further solidified her impact on the game with a sac fly, adding to the team's impressive performance on the field.
With their impressive display of offensive firepower and solid defense, the Hastings Broncos proved to be a force to be reckoned with in their matchup against Kansas, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Up next, Hastings will play against Bethel College tomorrow at 1pm and 3pm at Newton, Kansas.
