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Saint Mary’s splits doubleheader with Calvin

Elizabeth Greason | Wednesday, April 20, 2016

After sweeping Olivet on the road this past weekend, Saint Mary’s returned home to split its doubleheader Monday with Calvin, winning the first game, 4-0, before dropping the second contest, 6-4. Defense was the key for the Belles (15-12, 5-3 MIAA) in their win of the two-game set, as they managed to shut out the Knights (14-12, 4-6 MIAA).

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Saint Mary’s swept by Wheaton, loses fourth straight

Observer Sports Staff | Monday, March 21, 2016

Saint Mary’s lost both games of a doubleheader to Wheaton on Saturday, extending its losing streak to four games. In the first game, the Belles (8-5) got on the scoreboard first, as a single by sophomore outfielder Cassie Young plated her twin, shortstop Jamie Young, in the bottom of the third inning. The Thunder (11-3) responded with two runs of their own

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Belles get off to a strong start

Observer Sports Staff | Thursday, March 17, 2016

The Belles (8-3) returned from their spring break trip to Clermont, Florida with eight wins in a total of 11 games. Saint Mary’s started the week on a strong note with three consecutive wins. The Belles took down Saint Joseph’s (Maine) on March 6 in an 11-2 rout and went on to beat Bethany by

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Saint Mary’s looks to build on momentum from 2015

Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Coming off its best season in nearly five years, Saint Mary’s begins its 2016 season at The Spring Games in Clermont, Florida, over spring break. The Belles finished fourth in MIAA play during the regular season and won a game in the postseason tournament. The Belles finished with a 23-14 overall record in 2015 and had three players

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Belles clinch spot in MIAA tournament despite losses

Dominic Bush | Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Saint Mary’s clinched a postseason birth despite being swept in the final series of the season by Trine, falling in a Sunday doubleheader 5-2 and 9-0. The MIAA is comprised of nine schools but only the top four qualify for the conference tournament. Saint Mary’s (22-12, 9-7 MIAA) edged out Adrian for the final spot by

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Saint Mary’s dominates Albion with no-hitter

Observer Sports Staff | Friday, April 17, 2015

With two conference wins, including a combined no-hitter, Saint Mary’s reached 20 wins for the first time since 2012 with 8-0 and 10-0 victories yesterday over Albion. The Belles (20-8, 7-3 MIAA) beat the Britons (4-22, 0-12) in five innings in both games. In the first matchup, the Belles offense hung eight runs on Albion’s sophomore pitcher Monica Brugnoni.

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Green leads Saint Mary’s in conference play

Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Saint Mary’s split a pair of doubleheaders over the weekend, going 1-1 against each Olivet and Alma. The Belles (18-8, 5-3 MIAA) started out Saturday’s home doubleheader with Olivet (13-11, 3-5) in dramatic fashion, with a walk-off single from sophomore first baseman Caitlyn Migawa giving the Belles a 5-4 win. Saint Mary’s trailed 4-0 in the middle of

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Belles split conference doubleheader with Adrian

Dominic Bush | Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Saint Mary’s began MIAA play Tuesday with a trip to Adrian, Michigan, to square off with the host Bulldogs for a weekday doubleheader that saw both games reach extra innings. The two squads split the games with the Belles (10-6, 1-1 MIAA) claiming the first in eight innings, 5-4, while Adrian (11-5, 1-3) emerged victorious in the

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Belles knock off previously-unbeaten North Central in Saturday split

Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Saint Mary’s split a doubleheader with previously-unbeaten, No. 11 North Central on Saturday, winning the opener 6-4 before falling 7-4 in the second game. Belles junior Sarah Burke pitched a complete game in the win, stranding 13 Cardinals runners en route to the victory. North Central (11-1) struck first in the early game, turning a leadoff

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Belles travel to take on Wheaton

Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, March 25, 2015

After a strong start to their season, the Belles look to stay hot as they travel to play Wheaton on Thursday. Saint Mary’s (8-2) has not taken the field since a Spring Trip game in Florida on March 12 after their scheduled double-header against Dominican this past Sunday was postponed. Wheaton is not a familiar foe for

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