March 5, 2021

WICHITA, Kan. – Melissa Krapf drove in three runs combined with Lopez's sisters one-hit in propelling Dakota State (S.D.) to an 8-0 shutout victory over York (Neb.) to kick off the Friends (Kan.) Tournament.  The tournament is held at Two Rivers Youth Complex.

Dakota State improved to 2-3 overall record.  York remained winless in four games.

The Trojans take on Friends (Kan.) following the game to wrap up the day.

Dakota State (S.D.) 8, York (Neb.) 0 – FINAL

• After the first two outs of the bottom first frame, the Trojans exploded for five runs to grab a 5-0 lead highlighted by a pair of doubles.
• Sarah Torres reached on base by a walk.  Xitlali Lopez followed up with a single and advanced Torres to second base.  Lia Chan drilled an RBI double to score Torres to give DSU a 1-0 lead (Lopez advanced to third base).
• Madison Aldendifer followed up with an RBI single to score Xitlali Lopez to widen the Trojans' lead to 2-0.  Xotchil Lopez continued its scoring surge as she hit an RBI single to score Chan as DSU ballooned their lead to 3-0.
• Krapf capped the first inning with a 2-RBI double to score Aldendifer and Xotchil Lopez as Dakota State's lead grew to 5-0.
• The Trojans plated three more runs in the bottom second inning to make it 8-0.  Xitlali Lopez and Xotchil Lopez each had an RBI single in the inning, while Krapf added her third RBI of the game after reaching on base by a walk with bases situation and two outs.
• York ended its drought with their first hit of the game in the top fifth inning, with a single by Sofia Perez.
• Xitlali Lopez and Xotchil Lopez each went 2-of-3 at the plate for the Trojans.  Xitlali scored twice, while Xotchil drove in two runs.  Chan added a double and an RBI.  Aldendifer produced a hit and an RBI. 
• Elizabeth Whitesides and Rosie Philop each had a hit and a run scored for DSU.  McKenzie Hermanson and Mackenzie Sims each hit a single.
• Dakota State outhit York 11-1 in the game.
• Xitlali Lopez (W, 1-1) tossed four shutout innings to earn her first win of the season for DSU.  She did not give up a hit.  Xotchil Lopez worked the fifth inning in relief, yielding one hit.
• Natalie Luna pitched the first inning in the pitching circle for York.  She gave up five runs on five hits.  Kate Reyes (L, 0-1) recorded the defeat after working for two outs in relief, allowing three runs (one earned) on two hits.  Briana Walter tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings, giving up four hits. 

Nick Huntimer, Dakota State University Sports Information Director