CSB Athletics Softball - Ellie Peterson - 3-25-26
Jordan Modjeski, CSB+SJU Athletics
Ellie Peterson tossed her 12th career shutout in a 9-0 win over Bethany Lutheran.
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Bethany Lutheran BETHANY 12-5
9
Winner Saint Benedict SAINT BE 3-2
Bethany Lutheran BETHANY
12-5
0
Final
9
Saint Benedict SAINT BE
3-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Bethany Lutheran BETHANY 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
Saint Benedict SAINT BE 3 5 1 0 X 9 11 1

W: Peterson, Ellie (4-5) L: Emily Meyer (8-4)

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Bethany Lutheran BETHANY 12-6
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Winner Saint Benedict SAINT BE 10-8
Bethany Lutheran BETHANY
12-6
1
Final
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Saint Benedict SAINT BE
10-8
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Bethany Lutheran BETHANY 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 2
Saint Benedict SAINT BE 0 0 0 0 2 0 X 2 4 1

W: Wallace, Olivia (4-2) L: Emily Meyer (8-5)

Game Recap: Softball | | Dan Genzler, Athletic Media Relations Director

Freeberg, Peterson and Wallace lead CSB Softball to sweep of Bethany Lutheran, 9-0 and 2-1

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – Behind dominant outings in the circle from Olivia Wallace (Maple Grove, Minn.) and Ellie Peterson (St. Anthony Village, Minn.), the College of Saint Benedict softball team (10-8) powered its way to a 9-0 and 2-1 nonconference doubleheader sweep over Bethany Lutheran (12-6) on Wednesday at the CSB Softball Field.

Lauren Freeberg (Rogers, Minn.) paced the Bennies offensively with a career day, collecting three hits – including a triple and a home run – while driving in five runs. In the circle, Peterson and Wallace combined to allow just one run on seven hits while striking out 10 across 12 innings.

Game 1 – Saint Benedict 9, Bethany Lutheran 0
Ellie Peterson (St. Anthony Village, Minn.) delivered a three-hit shutout and Lauren Freeberg (Rogers, Minn.) drove in five runs to lead CSB to a commanding win in the opener.

Freeberg jump-started the offense early, tripling in the first inning to help St. Ben's take a 3-0 lead. She followed with a three-run home run in the second to extend the advantage to 8-0.

Freeberg finished with her first career triple and third career home run as part of an 11-hit attack. Izzy Guttenfelder (Minnetonka, Minn.) added two hits and an RBI, while Cat Smetana (Lake Elmo, Minn.) also recorded two hits. Olivia Tautges (Brainerd, Minn.) chipped in a hit, an RBI and scored twice.

In the circle, Peterson improved to 4-5, recording her 12th career shutout and 44th career victory. She struck out five and allowed just three hits with no walks over five innings in the run-rule shortened game, needing only 57 pitches. The outing marked her 42nd complete game in 79 career appearances.

Game 2 – Saint Benedict 2, Bethany Lutheran 1
Olivia Wallace (Maple Grove, Minn.) followed with a strong performance in game two, tossing a four-hit complete game to secure the sweep.

Wallace allowed one run on four hits while striking out five and walking five over 120 pitches. She improved to 4-2 on the season and recorded her 20th career victory.

The Bennies managed four hits offensively but broke through in the fifth inning. Guttenfelder delivered a sacrifice fly to bring home one run, and CSB added the eventual game-winner on a Bethany Lutheran throwing error.

Saint Benedict returns to action on Wednesday, April 1, when it opens MIAC play with a doubleheader against Bethel.
 
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