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Macalester Walks Off Bethel in MIAC Split
Scots split doubleheader with Bethel, remain in second place in MIAC standings
Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:19am
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Macalester and Bethel's MIAC baseball clash showcases the geometric chaos and competitive intensity of conference play.Middleton TodayThe Macalester College baseball team split a conference doubleheader with Bethel University on Wednesday, with Macalester winning the first game 6-5 on a walk-off double and Bethel taking the second game 18-4. Macalester is now 16-9 overall and 6-2 in MIAC play, while Bethel is 17-6, 7-1 MIAC to regain the top spot in the conference standings.
Why it matters
This was a key MIAC matchup between the top two teams in the conference standings, with Bethel taking over first place after the split. The dramatic walk-off win in the first game was an important victory for Macalester to keep them in the hunt for the MIAC title.
The details
In the first game, Bethel jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but Macalester rallied to tie the game at 4-4 in the third inning. Bethel regained the lead 5-4 in the fourth, but Macalester tied it in the seventh on a bunt single by Peacock. Sophomore outfielder Lander then delivered the game-winning double in the bottom of the seventh for the walk-off win. In the second game, Macalester took an early 3-0 lead, but Bethel scored 18 unanswered runs to earn the split.
- The doubleheader took place on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
- Macalester continues MIAC play with a doubleheader at Concordia College on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The players
Macalester College
A private liberal arts college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).
Bethel University
A private Christian university in Arden Hills, Minnesota, and also a member of the MIAC.
Ben Trucke
A player for Bethel University who hit a home run in the second inning of the first game.
Lander
A sophomore outfielder for Macalester College who delivered the game-winning double in the bottom of the seventh inning of the first game.
Peacock
A player for Macalester College who scored the tying run in the seventh inning of the first game on a bunt single.
What’s next
Macalester continues MIAC play with a doubleheader at Concordia College on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The first game starts at 1:00 p.m. in Moorhead, Minnesota.
The takeaway
This split between the top two teams in the MIAC standings sets up an exciting finish to the conference race, with Macalester and Bethel battling for the regular season title and positioning for the MIAC tournament.
