Baseball | 3/11/2017 8:18:00 PM
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Spring break 2017 has begun for Bethel University sport teams, as many teams have made their way to warmer climates for the week off of school. Throughout the nine-day period, we'll try to keep you up-to-date on all the happenings of each team traveling for spring break. In addition to reading our daily blog on bethelroyals.com, be sure to follow us on our
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Each day bethelroyals.com will post every box score and a quick synopsis of each team, but for fans looking to find out more information be sure to click the links for in-depth statistics.
Baseball (
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Bethel's baseball team started spring break right where they left off their season—with a pair of wins. Now 6-1 overall, BU earned a 7-4 victory over Pitt.-Bradford in Saturday's opener and later defeated the Panthers by a final score of 10-1. Right fielder
Michael Wesner finished 4-for-7 at the plate with one double, two runs, and two RBI.
Noah Luedtke and
Michael Willman each recorded a win on the bump while
Carson Selin logged his second save of the year in game one. Perhaps the most thrilling play of the day was a defensive triple play in game two.
Bret Neuville caught a line drive at first base, threw to
Esteban Velasco at second base, who threw to
John Horner back at first. The Royals are back in action Sunday, March 12, when they face Washington College at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. (ET). Following Sunday's twin bill, Bethel faces the Minnesota Twins Rookie Team Monday, March 13 at Field One (behind the academy) of the Lee County Sports Complex.
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Fans attending that game are encouraged to enter the complex through the back gate on Plantation Road and let the attendant know that they are not there for the Twins spring training game.
Men's Golf
The men's golf team departed Minnesota today and traveled to Conway, South Carolina, which is about 20 minutes north of Myrtle Beach. The Royals will be taking on Coastal Carolina in a match-play event later this week.
Women's Golf
The women's golf team used Saturday as a practice day in preparation for their meet against Flagler College later this week. The Royals played Palencia Country Club in St. Augustine, Florida, which is about 30 minutes south of Jacksonville.
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Bethel's softball team got their spring break started on the right foot, winning their first game of the trip against Webster University by a final score of 4-2.
Wendy Roberts was the highlight of the game for BU, as the junior finished 4-for-4 with two runs batted in.
Jana Roste went 2-for-3 with one RBI and two runs scored as well.
Anna Nichols pitched a complete game and got the win, striking out four. The Royals improved to 1-2 handing Webster University (10-1) their very first loss of the season.
Men's and Women's Tennis
Today was a practice day for the men's and women's tennis teams, who are staying and playing around Kissimee, Florida. Both teams will take on Cornell College Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.
