ST. GEORGE, KS -- It didn't take long for the Beavers to give new coach Sam Boisner his first career win.
The Minot State Beavers fought back from down 2-1 in the seventh inning to knock off the Emporia State Hornets, 7-2, Friday in the season opener for the Beavers.
"Feels really good," Boisner said. "It was a lot of fun watching the guys get their first win of year."
Senior Dominick Parkhurst (1-0) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Minot State (1-0 overall). The right-hander went four innings, giving up one run on two hits, allowing two walks and striking out four. Junior Trevyn Badger also made an impact on the mound for the Beavers, starting the ballgame and throwing five innings, giving up one run on two hits, with one walk and eight strikeouts.
At the plate, the Beavers were paced by junior Brent Riddle, who went 3-for-5 on the day with a double, a home run and four RBI. Junior Gunnar Kozlowitz put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI. Senior Matt Malone also helped out for Minot State, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers were trailing 1-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Kozlowitz put Minot State on the board with a leadoff home run off junior Graham Brunner.
The Hornets broke the tie and re-took the lead heading into the eighth inning, when the Beavers got back on the scoreboard. Minot State scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-run homer from Riddle, which brought the Beavers lead to 4-2.
Minot State kept Emporia State without a run before building their lead to 7-2 the following inning. The Beavers notched three runs in the frame, two of them coming across on a two-RBI double from Riddle. The score remained 7-2 for the rest of the game, as Minot State coasted to the win.
GAME NOTES
» Riddle had three base hits in the game for Minot State.
» Badger struck out eight Hornets hitters.
» The Beavers had both Kozlowitz and Riddle smack multiple extra-base hits in the ballgame.
» Riddle drove in four runs for Minot State.
» The Minot State pitching staff combined to strike out 12 Emporia State hitters.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the ninth, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Beavers out-hit the Hornets at a 10-4 clip.
» Minot State went 3-for-7 (.429) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers limited Emporia State to just 1-for-11 (.091) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 36 Emporia State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out 12.
» The Beavers drew five walks from Emporia State pitching.
» Riddle led the Beavers at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and four RBI.
» Emporia State was led offensively by sophomore Quinton Carlberg, who went 2-for-3 with a triple.
» Brunner led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing 5.2 innings of one-run ball.
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