MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State baseball team returns to the homely confines of Corbett Field this weekend as the Beavers host Southwest Minnesota State in a three-game series beginning with a doubleheader on Friday beginning at 1:30 p.m.
The Beavers and Mustangs wrap up the series with a nine-game on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. The series was originally scheduled to be played in Marshall, Minn., but was moved to Minot due to unplayable field conditions.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL
Date: Friday, April 19 | Saturday, April 20
Time: 1:30 p.m. (DH) | 12:30 p.m.
Location: Corbett Field
Opponent: Southwest Minnesota State
Coverage: Live Stream |
Live Stats
Beavers vs. SMSU: Minot State leads the all-time series with the Mustangs, 9-3.
Last Meeting: The Beavers and SMSU split a four-game series on March 28-29, 2015 in Marshall, Minn.
Last Time Out
Minot State scored six runs on one hit to rally and overcome a three-run deficit in the top of the ninth inning and clinch a doubleheader sweep at UMary on Tuesday afternoon in Bismarck, N.D.
Quick Hits
- Minot State is 23-12 on the season and ranks fifth in the NSIC standings with a 16-6 mark in conference play.
- Reilly O'Rourke was named the NSIC Pitcher of the Week after his performance in two starts last week.
- O'Rourke went 1-0 in two starts with a perfect 0.00 ERA with 17 strikeouts, including tossing a one-hitter with eight strikeouts in eight innings in victory over Northern State.
- Michael Borst leads Minot State with a .431 batting average, 34 runs, 12 doubles and 41 RBI.
- Ryley Humrighouse is hitting .344 with three doubles and 17 RBI in debut season at Minot State.
- Trevaun Smith has a team-high 25 steals while Doll leads the Beavers with seven home runs.
- Minot State is 11-3 at home this season.
