North Dakota State Athletics
30-22, 14-7
South Dakota State
18-30, 10-9
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| South Dakota State | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Softball Splits Summit Pair at South Dakota State
5/8/2010 11:28:00 PM | Softball
BROOKINGS, S.D.--Melissa Chmielewski went 6 for 6 with three runs scored and three walks as North Dakota State split with South Dakota State, winning the first game 6-3 and dropping the second 6-2, in a Summit League women's softball doubleheader played Saturday, May 8, played before 116 at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.
North Dakota State (30-22, 14-7 Summit) reached 30 wins for the fouth straight season. NDSU will host the Summit League Tournament on May 14-15 at the Ellig Sports Complex.
The Bison overcame a three-run first inning deficit with a four-run third inning in the opener. Brea Konz belted a two-run double, while Laurel Pipkin and Taylor Lynn each had RBI singles to highlight the inning.
North Dakota State pounded out 15 hits led by Pipkin's 4 for 5 effort at the plate that included a pair of RBI. Chmielewski had her first of two 3 for 3 performances at the plate. Elisa Victa, Nicole Rivera and Konz each had two hits.
Whitney Johnson (23-16) picked up the win. Johnson struck out eight, allowed six hits and walked three. Pam Nicholson (5-14) was tagged with the loss. Nicholson struck out six and walked five.
South Dakota State (19-30, 11-9 Summit) scored three runs in the first and fifth inning to win the second game. Marlee Petersen's bases-loaded double broke open a 3-2 contest in the bottom of the fifth for the Jackrabbits.
SDSU outhit the Bison 10-6. Devon Reick, Kelsey Lunn, Krista Honken and Petersen each had two hits for the Jackrabbits.
Chmielewski led NDSU with a pair of doubles and a single in three trips to the plate.
Kori Seidlitz (14-16) earned the win for South Dakota State. Seidlitz struck out three and walked one. Randi Parks (7-7) picked up the loss. Parks struck out four and walked two.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Johnson, Whitney (23-16)
L: Pam Nicholson (5-14)
Batting:
2B: Konz, Brea 1
RBI: Rivera, Nicole 1 ; Pipkin, Laurel 2 ; Konz, Brea 2 ; Lynn, Taylor 1
SH: McKenzie, Maryssa 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Chmielewski, Melissa 2 ; Victa, Elisa 1 ; Pipkin, Laurel 1 ; Mortensen, Taylor 1 ; Lynn, Taylor 1
SB: Pipkin, Laurel 1
CS: Lynn, Taylor 1
Batting:
2B: Dani Broshar 1 ; Krista Honken 1
RBI: Kelsey Lunn 1 ; Krista Honken 2
SF: Kelsey Lunn 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ashley Durazo 1 ; Devon Reick 1 ; Dani Broshar 1
