WINONA, Minn. --Senior RJ Martinez was dominant on Monday, striking out nine Winona State hitters over six innings of work to help lead the Minot State Beavers to a 14-1 victory.

In addition to his nine strikeouts, Martinez (3-0) threw six innings, giving up one run on five hits and walking three for Minot State (10-13, 4-4). Freshman Logan Herrera also made an impact on the mound for the Beavers, throwing one shutout inning while allowing one hit, with one walk and two strikeouts.

In the batter's box, the Beavers were led by junior Matt Malone, who went 4-for-4 on the day with a walk and two RBIs. Freshman Dalin Ludlow put together a standout performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-5 with a double and three RBIs. Junior Ricky Apodaca also helped out for Minot State, putting together three hits in three trips to the plate while adding two walks and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring in the top of the first inning. Minot State's offense started clicking and put up seven runs, including a two-run single off the bat of senior Drew Behling.

The Warriors then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 7-1 until the Beavers expanded their advantage in the sixth. The Minot State offense exploded for seven runs, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of senior Blake Gallagher and a two-run double from Ludlow, which brought the score to 14-1 in favor of the Beavers. The score remained 14-1 for the rest of the game, as Minot State coasted to the win.

GAME NOTES
» Malone collected four hits on the day for Minot State.
» Martinez struck out nine Warriors hitters.
» Behling and Ludlow drove in three runs each for the Beavers.
» Every Minot State starter reached base safely in the win.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed seven runs across.
» Martinez put together six innings of one-run ball for the Beavers.
» Eight Beavers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Beavers had a total of 19 hits.
» The Beavers out-hit the Warriors at a 19-6 clip.
» Minot State went 10-for-20 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» The Beavers got three hits in five at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Minot State pitchers limited Winona State to just 1-for-14 (.071) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 31 Winona State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and five fly balls while striking out 11.
 

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