Softball drops two to UW-River Falls

The Pipers (7-7) lost game one 11-2 while falling 10-0 in five innings in game two.

In game one, the Falcons (15-5) scored three times in the first inning. Leadoff hitter Mindy Rudinger hit a home run to left to start the game. She went 2-for-3 at the plate with four runs scored and two RBIs.

Hamline was held to five hits in the contest. Center fielder Jourdan Ulrich led off the fourth inning with a triple to right center. She later scored on a Holly Wiborg single to center.

The Pipers added another run in the seventh on an RBI double from catcher Ashley Anderberg.

Starting pitcher Theresa Boleen took the loss, allowing seven earned runs on eight hits. She struck out nine and walked 10. Ashley Bertrand earned the win for River Falls.

In game two, the Falcons scored six runs in the second inning en route to the 10-0 win.

Rudiger went 3-for-3 at the plate with two runs scored and two RBIs for the Falcons. Brittany Rathbun threw a five-inning no hitter for River Falls.

Hamline starter Brenna Healy took the loss in her first career start.

The Pipers will play at Martin Luther on Tuesday. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m.