By: Betsy Helfand
It took Minnesota’s offense just 4.2 innings to dispatch the Green Bay Phoenix in Friday’s NCAA regional win.
After a surrendering an unearned run in the first inning, the Gophers settled down and beat the Phoenix 10-1.
The eight-run mercy rule came into effect after freshman right fielder Sam Macken hit a two-run home run to cap off a seven-run fifth inning.
“I’m really proud of — after a shaky first inning — us coming back and putting it together,” head coach Jessica Allister said.