Softball Blanks Kansas Wesleyan to Start Top Gun Classic

SHAWNEE, Kan. — Doane University softball put together its most complete performance of the weekend Friday, combining an aggressive baserunning attack with steady, efficient pitching to secure an 8-0 neutral-site win over Kansas Wesleyan on Friday in Shawnee, Kansas.

The Tigers scored in five of the game's six innings and finished with 12 hits while limiting Kansas Wesleyan to just three. Doane also swiped four bases and repeatedly turned singles into scoring opportunities.

Early pressure, big third inning
Doane struck first in the second inning. Faith McDonald opened the frame with a single, and after pinch runner Lexi Adams moved into scoring position, she came home on a wild pitch to make it 1-0.

The Tigers then broke the game open in the third with a four-run surge. Hannah Pack singled and stole second before Milannie Gonzalez doubled home the first run of the inning. Jeryn Allen drew a walk and later stole second, setting the table for a two-run single by McDonald. Addison Parsons followed with an RBI single to cap the rally and push the advantage to 5-0.

Doane added two more in the fifth. After McDonald reached again, Katelyn Hays doubled in a run and Parsons followed with another RBI single. The Tigers tacked on the final run in the sixth when Lilly Lewis singled, stole second, and scored on Bri True's two-out RBI single.

Robinson leads the circle
Trinity Robinson earned the win with five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk while working efficiently through the Coyotes' order. Natalie Ascencio finished the shutout in the sixth, striking out two in a 1-2-3 inning.

Notable Tigers

• McDonald: 3-for-3, 2 RBI, 1 run

• Gonzalez: 2-for-3, double, RBI, run

• Parsons: 2-for-3, 2 RBI

• Hays: 2-for-3, double, RBI, run

• Doane: 4 stolen bases (Allen, Pack, Adams, Lewis)

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