MINOT, ND --The Minot State Beavers took a 6-5 lead into the ninth inning, but could not hold on and fell 9-8 to the Saint Cloud State Huskies Saturday.

Sophomore Craig Schmich (0-4) came out of the bullpen for Minot State (26-21, 20-12) and took the loss. Senior Zach Newman was a bright spot for the Beavers, coming out of the bullpen as well and throwing one scoreless inning, allowing one hit, with no walks and two strikeouts.

Senior Blake Gallagher led the way offensively for the Beavers, going 3-for-4 in the ballgame with a home run, a walk and an RBI. Senior Drew Behling furnished a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBIs. Junior Ricky Apodaca also helped out with a double and two RBIs.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers lost despite scoring in six different innings in the ballgame, last holding the lead in the ninth inning at 6-5. Minot State's biggest output came in its two-run ninth inning. The Beavers picked up their two spot on Behling's two-run homer to right.

GAME NOTES
» Gallagher led the Beavers, amassing three base knocks in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the ninth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Four Minot State hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» Minot State went 5-for-15 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 43 Saint Cloud State hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out nine.
» Gallagher led the Beavers at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
 

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