ST. CHARLES, Mo. --The Minot State Beavers had a tough showing on Saturday, falling to the Lindenwood (MO) Lions 8-4 despite the efforts of senior Drew Behling, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs.

Junior Ricky Apodaca (1-1) started on the mound for Minot State (5-6). Sophomore Trevyn Badger was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going two innings, surrendering one run on one hit.

In the batter's box, the Beavers were led by Behling, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a home run, a walk and two RBIs. Senior Declan Buckle put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, with a double and a walk. Junior Matt Malone also contributed for Minot State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Buckle came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State and get them on the board.

Minot State lost the lead they built in the first, but got back on the board in the third trailing 2-1. Minot State picked up a run on Behling's one-out solo home run off of senior Ryan O'Connell, which evened the score at 2-2.

That 2-2 tie turned into a 4-2 Minot State lead in the fifth. Malone's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run output in the frame for the Beavers. The Beavers were unable to hold the lead, as Lindenwood (MO) scored six times over the remaining four innings to grab the 8-4 win.

GAME NOTES
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 39 Lindenwood (MO) hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and five fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Beavers drew four walks from Lindenwood (MO) pitching.
» Behling led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs.
 

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