Solo Blast from Janik Highlights Mustangs’ Season-Ending Loss

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mount Mercy fell to William Woods (MO) 6–1 on Friday at Busse Field. Despite the loss, the Mustangs' lone highlight came from a solo home run, marking its only run of the game.

Mount Mercy faced William Woods (MO) with Mount Mercy as the visiting team. The game saw its first action in the third inning when the Owls took the lead. Sammy Lohnes scored on a throwing error, giving them a 1–0 advantage.

Mount Mercy responded in the fourth inning with Calli Janik's solo home run to left field, leveling the score. However, William Woods answered back with a five-run inning. Sam Abernathy, Addie Rhea, Sara Foster, and Mariah Prince all contributed to the scoring, aided by a combination of hits and walks, pushing their lead to 6–1 by the end of the fourth.

The remaining innings were quiet as both teams held each other scoreless. The final score stood at William Woods 6, the Mustangs 1.

Janik led Mount Mercy with a home run, contributing two hits and one RBI.

Foster contributed significantly at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run scored and one RBI. Her performance was complemented by Ella Aguiar, who added one hit, one RBI, and drew a walk. Rhea also made an impact by scoring a run and recording a hit, further supporting the team's offensive efforts.

Ashley Webb pitched 3 innings for the Mustangs, allowing 6 runs, 4 hits, and 2 walks while striking out 3, and was charged with the loss, bringing her season record to 10-15. Maggie McNally also threw 3 innings for Mount Mercy, yielding just 1 hit and no runs with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts.

For the Owls, Taylor Baumhoer delivered a complete-game performance, pitching 7 innings and surrendering 1 run on 2 hits, with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts. Baumhoer secured the win, improving her record to 14-4, as William Woods capitalized on the Mustangs' pitching struggles.

The Mustangs ended their season with a record of 20-28 and 15-14 in the conference.