DES MOINES, IOWA – Grand View returned to its home field with a statement performance on Tuesday afternoon, sweeping Missouri Valley College behind dominant pitching and timely power at the plate. The Vikings controlled both games from start to finish, securing a pair of shutout victories.
GRAND VIEW 6, MISSOURI VALLEY 0
The Vikings wasted no time setting the tone in game one, erupting for five runs in the second inning to seize control early.
Reese Cooley got things started with a solo home run to left center, putting Grand View on the board. Moments later, Elle Nelsen delivered a big swing, launching a three-run home run to extend the lead to 4-0 after Chloe Kottlowski and Ceara Swanson reached base.
The inning continued as Grace Anderson came around to score on an RBI single from Caedence Risius, capping a five-run frame and giving the Vikings a commanding advantage.
Grand View added an insurance run in the fifth inning when Alexia Jarrett blasted a solo home run, pushing the lead to 6-0.
That was more than enough support for Macy Blomgren, who was dominant in the circle. Blomgren tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing just one hit while striking out 12 and not issuing a walk. She controlled the game from start to finish, keeping Missouri Valley off balance all afternoon.
The Vikings tallied 10 hits in the opener, with Nelsen and Anderson each recording two hits. Three different players—Cooley, Nelson, and Jarrett—accounted for the team's home runs in a powerful offensive showing.
GRAND VIEW 5, MISSOURI VALLEY 0
Grand View carried its momentum into game two, once again using power and consistent offense to secure the sweep.
The Vikings broke through in the second inning when Alexia Jarrett launched a two-run home run, scoring Reese Cooley to give Grand View an early 2-0 lead.
In the fourth, Gabriella Taber added to the advantage with a solo home run, and Chloe Kottlowski followed with an RBI single to plate Cooley and extend the lead to 4-0.
Grand View tacked on one more run in the sixth inning, as Bethany Button drove in Cooley with a sacrifice fly to make it 5-0.
In the circle, Madeline Waldorf delivered a dominant performance, tossing six shutout innings while striking out 11 and allowing just two hits. Claire Leinen entered in relief and closed out the game with a scoreless seventh inning, adding two strikeouts to complete the shutout.
Offensively, Cooley led the way with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, scoring three runs. Jarrett added two hits and two RBIs, while Taber chipped in with a home run in the win.
The Vikings combined for nine hits in game two and showcased a balanced attack throughout the lineup.
It was power. It was precision. It was complete control in all phases as Grand View secured the doubleheader sweep.
GAME NOTES
• Macy Blomgren threw a complete-game one-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts in game one.
• Madeline Waldorf struck out 11 over six shutout innings in game two.
• The Vikings hit five home runs across the doubleheader.
• Reese Cooley went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs scored in game two.
• Alexia Jarrett recorded two home runs and four RBIs on the day.
UP NEXT
Grand View will look to carry this momentum into its next matchup as the Vikings host MidAmerica Nazarene University on Friday, April 17, with first pitch scheduled for 1:00 PM.