Story by Baker Athletics

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Baker U(Kan.) junior pitcher Mallorie Nelson became the first BU pitcher since Mar. 29, 2013 to throw a perfect game, as she faced the minimum in the Wildcats’, 7-0, win over Missouri Valley on Tuesday afternoon in game one of the doubleheader.

Nelson struck out seven batters out of the 21 she faced and became the first Baker softball pitcher to throw a perfect game since Erin Greenwood against Graceland in 2013.

Nelson also went 1-for-4 from the plate and the Wildcats earned its second shutout win of the season.

Peyton Weekly went 3-for-4 in the leadoff spot and Samie Schroeder knocked in three runs.

In game two, Missouri Valley bounced back for an 8-4 win, as they tagged Baker for 17 hits after not collecting one in game two.

Baker had nine hits of its own with Allie Zahn leading the way with three hits and Lizzie Stover joined Zahn for the team lead with two RBI.

Baker is now in sixth place in the HAAC standings with its 7-9 HAAC record, while Missouri Valley currently stands at 4-10 and is in seventh place.

The Wildcats have two series left, as they celebrate Senior Day on Saturday, Apr. 25 at 1 p.m. at Caveness Field and will take on Graceland on the road on Monday, Apr. 27 at 4 and 6 p.m.