Photo by Natalia Ahrens
McPherson, Kan. The McPherson College softball team earned a split in Wednesday afternoon against the Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers, moving their record to 7-7 on the season.
With winds blowing out to left field at over 30 mph, the hitters had a lot of fun, the pitchers not so much. When the dust had settled on the double header there were a total of 42 runs scored, on 74 hits.
In game one, the Bulldogs were edged by the Tigers 12-11. The Tigers jumped out early, and stayed in front until the Bulldogs tied the game in the sixth inning at 11. The Tigers scored one in the seventh, but the Bulldog rally came up short. Katy Wilson was in the circle for the Bulldogs and collared the loss, allowing seven runs on eight hits.
In game two, the Tigers again jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead in the top of the first inning. An inning later, the Bulldogs put up six runs to take the lead. They led 9-7 going into the final inning. The Tigers scored a pair of runs in their half of the seventh to tie the game setting up a dramatic final at bat for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs loaded the bases with two outs. Jenna Christensen hit the first pitch she saw in the at bat up the middle for a walk-off single scoring Aubree Beggs from third, giving the Bulldogs a 10-9 victory. Reagan Kleppe went the distance for the Bulldogs in the circle, picking up the win.
Bulldog Leaders
Hits: Brandy Trengove (6)
Average: Brandy Trengove (5 for 10, .600)
XBH: Mackenzie Egan, Maile Deutsch (2)
Runs Scored: Kylecia Taylor , Mackenzie Egan, Maile Deutsch, Aubree Beggs, Brandy Trengove (3)
RBI: Mackenzie Egan (7)
Strikeouts: Reagan Kleppe (6)
Coach Quote
"We got off to rough start in both games. I am proud of the effort to come back, but we just fell short I'm game 1. Game 2 was back and forth all game but proud of the team for coming back to walk off in the 7th. We will rest up and get ready for conference play" - Coach Segovia
 Next Up
 The Bulldogs will take the rest of the week off. They will be back on the diamond next Tuesday for the KCAC opener on the road at Tabor College. First pitch is slated for 2:00 pm in Hillsboro, Kan. Â
