ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Bethany softball took two games from North Central University today by scores of 13-2 and 10-0. The Vikings put on a dominating hitting performance, scoring 23 runs in just eight innings at the plate.
 
In game one, Bethany fell behind early due to a solo home run in the top of the first by the Rams, but they quickly regrouped and scored five runs in the bottom of the first to take an early lead. They put up five more in the second and three in the third to take control of the contest. Anna Pipenhagen and Eden Ambrose did their job on the mound and kept the Ram hitters at bay by allowing just three hits combined and striking out eight. In the contest, Taylor Kottke went three for three with two RBIs while Sarah Presler and Kaylee Mork each recorded two hits to help lead the Vikings offense. Rachel Kurtenbach also blasted her third home run of the year to help push the Vikings to victory.
 
In game two, Pipenhagen dominated the contest on the mound. She threw all five innings, struck out 14, and allowed just two hits. Kendra Porath, along with Pipenhagen, led the Vikings at the plate. Both players went three for three and Porath recorded three RBIs. Kottke and Julia Pfeiffer both recorded two hits for the Vikings with Pfeiffer recording two RBIs as well.
 
UP NEXT: The Vikings will travel to Duluth on Saturday, April 28th for two contests with St. Scholastica starting at 1 and 3 PM.
 
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MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Dan DeWitt at 507-344-7856 or email ddewitt@blc.edu