OTTAWA, Kan. - Ottawa came out swinging and showed fight throughout the doubleheader, but couldn't quite overcome timely hits by (14) Evangel University, falling 3-2 in game one and 6-1 in game two at Alumni Park.

Game 1 – Evangel 3, Ottawa 2

How It Happened
The Braves wasted no time getting on the board in the first inning.

• Braxton Stainbrook delivered a clutch two-RBI double to right-center, scoring Abby Bellamy and Cece Mora for a 2-0 lead.

Evangel responded in the second, capitalizing on defensive miscues to tie the game with two unearned runs.

• The Valor added the go-ahead run in the third on an RBI single and held on the rest of the way.

Ottawa threatened late, including a sixth-inning opportunity with bases loaded traffic, but couldn't push across the equalizer.

Stats Recap

• Braxton Stainbrook: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2B
• Cece Mora: 2-for-4, 1 run, SB
• Alexandra Genty: 2-for-4
• Emma Melvin: 1-for-3, 2B
• Lanie Becker (P): 7.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R (1 ER), 1 BB

Team Notes

• Ottawa outhit Evangel 9-8
• Two defensive errors led to 2 unearned runs
• Braves left 10 runners on base

Game 2 – Evangel 6, Ottawa 1

How It Happened
Evangel broke things open early with a five-run second inning.

• A combination of timely hitting and defensive miscues helped the Valor build a 5-0 lead.

Ottawa responded in the fourth:

• Tori Farnham drove in the Braves' lone run with an RBI single, scoring Kamryn Kendrick.

Despite drawing seven walks and putting runners on throughout, Ottawa couldn't string together the hits needed to close the gap.

Stats Recap

• Tori Farnham: 1-for-3, RBI
• Cece Mora: 1-for-3, BB
• Emma Melvin: 1-for-2
• Team: 7 walks drawn

Pitching

• Cesara Roque: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 3 K

Who is Next
Ottawa (18-11, 6-2) returns to the diamond on Saturday, March 28 at Alumni Park against Friends University. Game one of the double header is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.