MCPHERSON, Kan. – (RV) Ottawa University put together a dominant all-around performance on Saturday, sweeping McPherson College in emphatic fashion with a 17-3 run-rule victory in game one followed by a 7-0 shutout in game two.

Game 1: Ottawa 17, McPherson 3 (6 inn.)
After briefly trailing early, Ottawa's offense erupted and never looked back, piling up 17 runs on 15 hits to overwhelm the Bulldogs.

McPherson jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first inning, but that advantage was short-lived. The Braves answered immediately, tying the game in the second on a two-RBI single from Brookelynn Becker before taking the lead for good in the third.

From there, it was all Ottawa. A two-run blast by Ashley Davis extended the lead, and the Braves continued to apply pressure with a steady stream of extra-base hits and timely hitting. Ottawa broke the game wide open in the sixth inning, scoring seven runs to enforce the run rule.

Abby Bellamy and Brookelynn Becker led a relentless offensive attack, combining for nine RBIs, while six different Braves drove in runs.

In the circle, Lanie Becker settled in after the first inning and earned the win, limiting McPherson to three runs across five innings.

Game 1 Stats Recap

• Abby Bellamy: 4-5, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 3 runs
• Brookelynn Becker: 3-4, HR, 5 RBI, 2 runs
• Ashley Davis: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs
• Emma Melvin: 2-5, 2 RBI
• Cassi Rodgers: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 runs
• Tori Farnham: 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 runs
• Team: 15 hits, 6 walks, 3 home runs
• Lanie Becker (W): 5.0 IP, 9 H, 3 ER

Game 2: Ottawa 7, McPherson 0
Ottawa carried its momentum into game two, using power at the plate and dominance in the circle to complete the sweep.

The Braves struck early with a first-inning RBI double from Braxton Stainbrook, then added on in the second with a two-run homer by Abby Bellamy. Ottawa continued to build the lead with long balls from Stainbrook and Cece Mora, including two home runs from Stainbrook in a standout performance.

With a 7-0 lead after four innings, the Braves turned the game over to Cesara Roque, who delivered a complete-game shutout. Roque allowed just three hits and kept McPherson off the scoreboard throughout.

Game 2 Stats Recap

• Braxton Stainbrook: 3-4, 2 HR, 2B, 4 RBI
• Abby Bellamy: 2-5, HR, 2 RBI
• Cece Mora: 2-4, HR, RBI
• Emma Melvin: 2-4
• Cassi Rodgers: 2-4
• Tori Farnham: 2-4, 2B
• Team: 14 hits, 4 home runs
• Cesara Roque (W): 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, CG shutout

Ottawa's offense totaled 24 runs on 29 hits across the two games, while the pitching staff allowed just three runs combined.

Who is Next
Ottawa (18-9, 6-0) returns to the diamond on Tuesday, March 24 at Alumni Park against Evangel University. Game one of the double header is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.