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Grand View GVU 1-3
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Winner Northwestern NWC 7-0
Grand View GVU
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Northwestern NWC
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Grand View GVU 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 5 1
Northwestern NWC 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 4 5 0

W: Kralik, Kate (2-0) L: M. Huisman (0-2)

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Winner Northwestern NWC 8-0
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Saint Xavier (IL) SXU 1-2
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Northwestern NWC
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Final
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Saint Xavier (IL) SXU
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E
Northwestern NWC 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 6 8 2
Saint Xavier (IL) SXU 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 11 2

W: Kralik, Kate (2-0) L: L. Strand (0-1)

Game Recap: Softball | | NWC Athletic Communications

Late-Game Drama Ends in Two Wins for Raiders

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – The No. 11-ranked Red Raider softball team played two squads that were in Northwestern's 2024 Opening Round pod, winning against Grand View (Iowa) and Saint Xavier (Ill.).

GAME 1: NWC 4, GV 3
Pitching Decisions
Win: Kate Kralik (2-0)
Loss: M. Huisman (0-2)
Save: None

How It Happened
Tatum Schmalbeck drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh to end the game in the bottom of the seventh.

In the first inning, the Raiders took an early lead with Ashtyn Billings scoring on a groundout by Chloe Gallegos, resulting in a 1-0 advantage. Billings had initially reached base with a single and advanced on a hit by pitch to Gwen Mikkelsen and a sacrifice bunt by Charli Bomgaars.

The third inning saw the Raiders extend their lead to 3-0. After Billings walked and stole second, Mikkelsen singled to right field, bringing Billings home. Mikkelsen later scored on a bunt single by Bomgaars, marking a productive inning with two runs scored.

In the sixth inning, the Vikings responded with three runs, leveling the score at 3-3. A three-run homer to left center was the key hit that brought in two runners, who had reached base with a single each.

The Raiders regained the lead in the seventh inning, walking it off to end the game. After loading the bases, Tatum Schmalbeck drew a walk, allowing Gallegos to score the game-winning run.

GAME NOTES:
  • Tatum Schmalbeck went 1-for-2, hitting an RBI double and walking twice.
  • Chloe Gallegos drove in a run and took a walk.
  • Ashtyn Billilngs drew two walks and stole a base.
  • Ellie Jacobson allowed just two hits over 5.0 innings pitched.
  • Kate Kralik picked up the win with three strikeouts in the final two innings.
GAME 2: NWC 6, SXU 3
Pitching Decisions
Win: Kate Kralik (3-0)
Loss: L. Strand (0-1)
Save: None

How It Happened
Kate Kralik delivered a complete game from the circle, pitching 8.0 innings with no walks and securing a win to improve her record to 3-0 in a marathon contest

In the fourth inning, the Raiders' offense came to life after a quiet start. Chloe Gallegos singled to center field, setting the stage for Sydney Jacobs, who doubled to left center, driving in Gallegos. Jacobs later scored on a sacrifice fly by Maddie Kvatek, giving the Raiders a 2-1 lead.

The seventh inning was marked by a strong defensive stand, as the Raiders held their opponents to a single run despite two hits. This ensured that the lead remained intact, enabling the Raiders to strategize for the upcoming innings.

The eighth saw a decisive surge from the Raiders, where they capitalized on errors and opportunities. Gallegos and Jacobs set the tone with aggressive baserunning, and Tatum Schmalbeck's reach on an error allowed Gallegos to score.  Kvatek followed up with a bunt single that brought Jacobs home. A sacrifice fly by Jori Hajek and a wild pitch enabled the Raiders to score four runs, extending their lead to 6-2.

Throughout the game, the Raiders' players maintained pressure on the base paths, with Ashtyn Billings walking and stealing bases twice, contributing to the team's overall momentum and eventual 6-3 victory.

GAME NOTES: Up Next: Northwestern will play one final weekend at the ASB Dome, next meeting Valley City State (N.D.) at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14.
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