MINOT, N.D. -- Minot State took a 3-2 lead into the seventh inning, but could not hang on and fell 4-3 to Minnesota-Crookston Saturday.
Freshman
Trevyn Badger (1-2) took the loss on the mound for Minot State. Junior
Jordan Chappell was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out three.
Freshman
Gunnar Kozlowitz led the way offensively for the Beavers, going 0-for-1 in the ballgame with three walks. Senior
Ryley Humrighouse provided a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-3.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers were trailing 2-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Humrighouse came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State and get them on the board.
The Beavers kept the Golden Eagles off the board before tying it up in the fifth. Humrighouse came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State, which brought the score level at 2-2.
That 2-2 tie turned into a 3-2 Minot State lead in the sixth. The Beavers added a run when sophomore
Jake Collins drew a walk from Matt Nelson that scored senior
Nolan Monthei. The Beavers were unable to hold the lead, as Minnesota-Crookston scored two times, with back-to-back homeruns, over the remaining three innings to grab the 4-3 win.
GAME FACTS
» Beavers pitchers combined to strike out 14 Minnesota-Crookston hitters.
» Minot State pitchers limited Minnesota-Crookston to just 2-for-16 (.125) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 44 Minnesota-Crookston hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and six fly balls while striking out 14.
» The Beavers drew six walks from Minnesota-Crookston pitching.
» Kozlowitz led the Beavers at the plate, going 0-for-1.
» Minnesota-Crookston was led offensively by freshman Brock Reller, who went 2-for-2 with a double, a home run and two RBIs.
» Freshman Matt Nelson led the Golden Eagles pitching staff, throwing 5.2 innings of three-run ball.
Minot State baseball will return to action next week on Thursday, May 13 in the NSIC Tournament. Location and opponent have yet to be announced.
