During a baseball doubleheader, the Saint Mary's University team continued their winning streak in Game 1, defeating Saint John's 5-2 with strong pitching and key runs. However, in Game 2, Saint John's took a commanding lead, scoring 12 runs in the final two innings, resulting in a 13-3 victory over Saint Mary's.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Mary's won all nine opening games in doubleheaders this season.
  • Riley Bauman hit a home run in each game of the doubleheader.
  • Saint John's scored 12 runs in the final two innings of Game 2.
Yes, But

Saint Mary's struggled to complete sweeps, with Game 2 losses becoming a recurring trend.

State of Play
  • Saint Mary's has a 10-4 record in the MIAC and 17-11 overall for the season.
  • The team will play nonconference games at UW-Stout and UW-La Crosse next.
What's Next

Saint Mary's will look to bounce back in upcoming nonconference games after the tough Game 2 loss against Saint John's.

Bottom Line

Saint Mary's University shines in Game 1 of doubleheaders but faces challenges in completing sweeps, emphasizing the importance of maintaining performance consistency throughout the games.