Raiders Come Up Short in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa – In a non-conference, top-25 matchup, No. 7 Northwestern fell to No. 25 Grand View in both games of the doubleheader.

GAME 1: GV 9, NWC 5
Pitching Decisions
Win: A. Halstead (1-0)
Loss: Ellie Jacobson (7-1)
Save: None

How It Happened
The Grand View softball team defeated Northwestern 9-5, highlighted by a decisive five-run sixth inning.

The Red Raiders faced the Vikings in a matchup where the action began in the first inning with the Vikings taking an early lead.

After surrendering a run in the first, the Raiders responded in the third as Ravyn Krachey hit a solo home run to left field, leveling the score at 1-1. However, the Vikings regained momentum in the bottom of the third with three runs, establishing a 4-1 lead.

The Raiders made a push in the fifth inning when Gwen Mikkelsen hit a two-run homer to left field, bringing the score to 4-3. The momentum continued in the sixth, with the Raiders scoring twice more. Charli Bomgaars reached on a fielder's choice, allowing Cassidy Gors to score, and Mikkelsen followed with an RBI single. Despite these efforts, the Vikings had a strong sixth inning, scoring five runs.

Ultimately, the Raiders were unable to close the gap in the seventh inning, with Grand View securing a 9-5 victory. The Raiders recorded six hits and two errors, while the Vikings had nine hits and one error.

GAME NOTES:

Gwen Mikkelsen and Ravyn Krachey both homered.
Tatum Schmalbeck collected a steal.
Krachey went 3-for-3.
Mikkelsen was 2-for-3 with a walk.
Cassidy Gors drew three walks.

GAME 2: GV 11, NWC 10
Pitching Decisions
Win: M. Breeding (5-1)
Loss: Tatum Schmalbeck (2-1)
Save: None

How It Happened
Northwestern made a valiant effort in an 11-10 loss to No. 25 Grand View

In the first inning, the Vikings took an early lead with five runs, highlighted by a home run, setting the score at 5-0. The Raiders' defense then held strong in the second and third innings, preventing further scoring by the Vikings.

The Raiders broke through with a run in the fourth when Ashtyn Billings singled, driving in Cassidy Gors, making it 5-1. The fifth inning saw a surge from the Raiders, as Aly Vortherms doubled in Chloe Gallegos, followed by a two-run homer by Jori Hajek. Later, Sydney Jacobs' sacrifice fly brought Gors home, leveling the score at 5-5.

The sixth inning featured another offensive burst from the Raiders. Hajek hit a grand slam, to bring it to 9-7. The Raiders added a crucial run in the seventh inning with an RBI triple by Billings to make it 10-9.

However, the Vikings surged back with a walkoff RBI double to take down the Raiders 11-10.

GAME NOTES:

Jori Hajek hit two home runs, her first career multi-HR game.
Sydney Jacobs and Ashtyn Billings each recorded two hits and a triple.
Aly Vortherms had a pinch-hit double.
Billings collected two steals.

Up Next: Northwestern is back home on Friday for a 3:00 p.m. doubleheader against No. 22 Midland.

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Players Mentioned

#13 Ashtyn Billings: P/OF; 5' 4"; Junior

#1 Charli Bomgaars: OF; 5' 4"; Senior

#12 Chloe Gallegos: C; 5' 5"; Senior

#5 Cassidy Gors: INF; 5' 3"; Junior

#10 Jori Hajek: INF; 5' 5"; Senior

#14 Ellie Jacobson: P/INF; 5' 5"; Senior

#4 Ravyn Krachey: UTL; 5' 7"; Senior

#25 Gwen Mikkelsen: INF; 5' 8"; Senior

#2 Tatum Schmalbeck: P/INF; 5' 6"; Sophomore

#8 Aly Vortherms: UTL; 5' 2"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#13 Ashtyn Billings
: 5' 4"; Junior
: P/OF

#1 Charli Bomgaars
: 5' 4"; Senior
: OF

#12 Chloe Gallegos
: 5' 5"; Senior
: C

#5 Cassidy Gors
: 5' 3"; Junior
: INF

#10 Jori Hajek
: 5' 5"; Senior
: INF

#14 Ellie Jacobson
: 5' 5"; Senior
: P/INF

#4 Ravyn Krachey
: 5' 7"; Senior
: UTL

#25 Gwen Mikkelsen
: 5' 8"; Senior
: INF

#2 Tatum Schmalbeck
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: P/INF

#8 Aly Vortherms
: 5' 2"; Sophomore
: UTL