Posted: Mar 13, 2025
Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan fell short in a close contest against Dordt University, losing a 4-2 loss in a extra 9-inning game. In the second game the Tigers relied on freshman Pitcher Dakota Munger to win their first conference game. Ending the day with a 1-1 conference record.
Game 1 Final Score:
Dakota Wesleyan: 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 1 Error
Dordt University: 4 Runs, 9 Hits, 2 Errors
Scoring Summary:
2nd Inning:
- Dakota Wesleyan: Caleb Meyers singled, driving in Ean Laird from second base to give the Tigers an early 1-0 lead.
5th Inning:
- Dordt University: Jimmy Twombly singled to center field, scoring Joseph Schlesselman to tie the game at 1-1.
9th Inning:
- Dakota Wesleyan: Caleb Meyers singled again, advancing to second on an error by the shortstop, driving in Jackson Jarding to give the Tigers a 2-1 lead.
- Dordt University: In the bottom of the 9th, Dordt College came alive. Carson Belcher grounded out to third base, bringing in Jimmy Twombly from second. Braeden Biggar advanced to third and scored on a single from Logan Templeton, giving Dordt the 4-2 walk-off win.
Game 2 Final Score:
Dakota Wesleyan: 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 1 Error
Dordt University: 0 Runs, 4 Hits, 1 Error
Scoring Summary:
3rd Inning:
- Dakota Wesleyan: Caleb Meyers singled, driving in Lane Darrow and Kelbee Woodham. The hit advanced Meyers to second on an error by Dordt's right fielder, putting the Tigers up 2-0.
Player Performances:
- Caleb Meyers stood out on offense as he went 1-3 at bats with 2 RBI's.
- Kelbee Woodham and Lane Darrow each scored a run, contributing to the Tigers' two-run lead.
- Dakota Munger delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching a complete 7-inning shutout, allowing just 4 hits. He faced 29 batters and threw 87 pitches to earn his first win of the season (1-0).
Looking Ahead:
The Tigers will return to the field tomorrow at noon to host the Dordt Defenders at Drake Field. The matchup will be another double header.