The Colorado School of Mines softball team completed a four-game sweep of Chadron State, winning 10-0 and 8-1. Madyson Ortiz shined with her first career home run and six shutout innings as a pitcher in the opener. In the second game, Katie Bauer homered and recorded three RBIs, while Ellen Shull maintained strong pitching, guiding Mines to their fifth consecutive win. The Orediggers now stand at 20-22 overall and 16-16 in RMAC play, improving their postseason hopes.

By the Numbers
  • Mines scored a total of 18 runs across the two games.
  • Chadron State was limited to just 17 hits in 100 at-bats (.170) over the series.
  • Mines broke the single-season stolen base record, racking up 91 steals so far.
State of Play
  • Mines is on a 5-game winning streak and holds the 7th position in the RMAC standings.
  • Ortiz and Bauer have emerged as key hitters, contributing significantly to recent victories.
  • The pitching staff has a 0.25 ERA over 28 innings pitched against Chadron State.
What's Next

Mines will face Adams State on April 18-19 for the next leg of their road trip, aiming to continue their momentum in the RMAC standings.

Bottom Line

The Orediggers are back in the postseason conversation after a dominant series against Chadron State, showcasing both offensive firepower and stellar pitching. Continued performance like this could solidify their ranking in the RMAC as they head into the final stretch of the season.