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Evans tosses three-hit gem as Yotes upset top-seed Omaha in shutout
TL;DR
Madison Evans led the Coyotes to a 1-0 upset over top-seed Omaha with a three-hit complete game shutout, also driving in the only run of the game. This victory marked a significant achievement in the Summit League Tournament.
Key points
- Madison Evans pitched a three-hit complete game shutout
- Coyotes upset top-seed Omaha 1-0
- Evans also drove in the game's only run
- Head coach praised Evans' spectacular performance
- Omaha's losing pitcher was Maddia Groff
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (USD) — As the pre-game box score noted, ‘the sun does exist’ and it was the arm of Madison Evans that shined even brighter in the 1-0 upset of No. 1-seed Omaha with a three-hit complete game shutout Thursday afternoon at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, while also helping her own cause driving in the game’s only run with an RBI single in the fifth inning.
“Madison was spectacular! Any time you get a shutout it’s a great accomplishment but to shutout the leading offensive team in the league tournament is truly something amazing,” noted head coach Robert Wagner. “She was a dog today.”
PITCHING DECISIONS
Win:Madison Evans (13-13)
**Loss:**Maddia Groff (16-7)
It was a battle between the two aces, just like Game 2 of the regular season less than a week ago in Vermillion. Vibes were high for the Coyotes all day, firmly believing in themselves with the sun making its first appearance at the Summit League Tournament with the vibes high from the first pitch for the Yotes.
“The team brought a lot of energy today and was able to overcome some adversity in order to win a close game,” said Wagner.
South Dakota got two runners on in the first, thanks to a single from Autumn Iversen to start off the game. Unable to bring in any runs, it was Evans’ turn to get to work in the circle.
A lead-off double deep to center field from Evans in the third, as she looked to help her own cause in the circle. The Yotes were not able to bring her around but the first two hits of the first game of Day 2 belonged to South Dakota.
Omaha found their first hit of the contest in the third off of Evans with a double to put runners on second and third with one out. Evans was able to work out of the jam with a foul out and a strike out to keep the game scoreless through third.
Q&A
What were Madison Evans' stats in the game against Omaha?
Madison Evans pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only three hits and also contributed an RBI single.
How did the Coyotes perform against the top-seed Omaha?
The Coyotes upset the top-seed Omaha with a 1-0 victory in the Summit League Tournament.
Who was the losing pitcher in the Coyotes vs. Omaha game?
The losing pitcher for Omaha was Maddia Groff, who had a record of 16-7.
What was the significance of Madison Evans' performance in the game?
Evans' performance was significant as it not only resulted in a shutout against the leading offensive team but also helped her team advance in the tournament.