LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Wesleyan softball team delivered a thrilling walk-off win before falling in a shortened second game to split a doubleheader with (RV) Simpson on Tuesday at Sandhills Global Youth Complex. The Prairie Wolves took Game 1, 2-1, on a chaotic seventh-inning rally, while Simpson bounced back with a 12-3 run-rule victory in Game 2.

Game 1: NWU 2, Simpson 1 

Simpson struck first in the third inning launching solo homer to right field. The Storm kept NWU's offense quiet through six innings, allowing just three hits while working out of jams in the fourth and fifth.

But the Prairie Wolves flipped the script in the seventh. Becca Chloupek, pinch-running after a walk, advanced to second on a sac bunt. Jenna Kimberling was hit by a pitch, setting the stage for Addi Duranski, who ripped an RBI single to left. The ball was misplayed in the outfield, allowing Chloupek to score the tying run.

With runners at the corners, Eva Fahrnbruch dropped a perfectly placed bunt that landed between the pitcher and third baseman, plating Kimberling for the walk-off 2-1 win.

Game 1 Stats:

• Elise Warneke (W, 14-3): 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
• Addi Duranski: 1-for-3, RBI, game-tying hit
• Eva Fahrnbruch: 2-for-3, walk-off RBI

Game 2: Simpson 12, NWU 3

Simpson wasted no time in Game 2, scoring 12 runs on 13 hits in five innings. 

NWU's lone bright spots came via solo homers from Hanna Roth (1st inning) and Jenna Kimberling (5th inning), along with an RBI double from Taylor Korecky. But Simpson's relentless offense and their ace's complete-game effort sealed the 12-3 run-rule finish.

Game 2 Stats:

• Jenna Kimberling: 1-for-2, HR, RBI
• Hanna Roth: 1-for-3, HR, RBI
• Taylor Korecky: 1-for-1, RBI double

Up Next

The Prairie Wolves (20-7, 2-2) are back at home for weekend doubleheader against Loras Saturday, April 12th at 2:00 PM