Simpson Baseball and Softball Teams Sweep Thursday Matchups

Baseball team completes Florida trip with two wins, softball team routs Keene State

Mar. 20, 2026 at 3:51pm

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The Simpson College baseball team completed its Florida trip with a sweep over Knox, winning 11-7 in game one and 16-3 in game two. The 12th-ranked Simpson softball team also had a dominant performance, routing Keene State 11-3 on Thursday.

Why it matters

The strong performances by both the baseball and softball teams showcase the overall strength of Simpson's athletic programs and their ability to compete at a high level against quality opponents, even on the road.

The details

In the baseball doubleheader, the Storm overcame an early deficit in game one with a seven-run fifth inning and carried that momentum into game two, amassing 16 hits and 16 runs, both season highs. Nate Cagley and Trenten Kingrey each belted two home runs, Jacob Roberts was 3-for-4 with four RBIs in game two, and Charlie Thomas and Easton Dunwoody combined for 15 strikeouts while picking up wins on the mound. For the softball team, Keene State plated one in the first but Simpson responded by capitalizing on an error and scoring Ashlyn Steen to tie up the ballgame. Megan Heidelbauer put the Storm on top in the third with a single to left, and the speed of Steen on the basepaths scored on the play. After a Mackenzie James RBI double in the fifth made it 5-3, Simpson poured it on in the sixth with six more runs.

  • The Simpson College baseball team completed its Florida trip on Thursday.
  • The 12th-ranked Simpson softball team played Keene State on Thursday.
  • Simpson baseball is back in action on Sunday with a doubleheader against Hamline.
  • Simpson softball takes on 14th-ranked Wisconsin Whitewater on Friday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m. before facing off against Macalester immediately after.

The players

Nate Cagley

A player on the Simpson College baseball team who hit two home runs in the doubleheader sweep.

Trenten Kingrey

A player on the Simpson College baseball team who also hit two home runs in the doubleheader sweep.

Jacob Roberts

A player on the Simpson College baseball team who went 3-for-4 with four RBIs in game two of the doubleheader.

Charlie Thomas

A pitcher on the Simpson College baseball team who combined with Easton Dunwoody for 15 strikeouts while picking up a win.

Easton Dunwoody

A pitcher on the Simpson College baseball team who combined with Charlie Thomas for 15 strikeouts while picking up a win.

Ashlyn Steen

A player on the 12th-ranked Simpson softball team who scored the tying run in the first inning against Keene State.

Megan Heidelbauer

A player on the 12th-ranked Simpson softball team who put the Storm on top in the third inning with a single to left.

Mackenzie James

A player on the 12th-ranked Simpson softball team who hit an RBI double in the fifth inning to make it 5-3.

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What’s next

Simpson baseball is back in action Sunday with a doubleheader against Hamline, while the 12th-ranked Simpson softball team takes on 14th-ranked Wisconsin Whitewater on Friday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m. before facing off against Macalester immediately after.

The takeaway

Simpson College's athletic programs continue to demonstrate their competitiveness and ability to win on the road, with both the baseball and softball teams recording impressive victories on Thursday. The strong performances across multiple sports highlight the depth and talent within Simpson's athletic department.