MAUSTON, Wis. -- Though they had plenty of opportunities, Minot State had a hard time cashing them in, leaving 10 Beavers on base in a 9-4 defeat at the hands of the Concordia, Saint Paul Golden Bears on Monday in NSIC baseball.

Junior Craig Schmich (2-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Minot State (16-9 overall, 7-6 NSIC).

Offensively, the Beavers were led by junior Brent Riddle, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a double, a walk and three RBI. Junior Gunnar Kozlowitz put together a noteworthy performance as well, going 1-for-2 with a double. Sophomore Dalin Ludlow also helped out for Minot State, putting together one hit in one trip to the plate while adding an RBI.

The Beavers are back in action traveling to Upper Iowa for a doubleheader on Friday and a single game against the Peacocks on Saturday.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 6-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the eighth inning. Minot State's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a three-run double off the bat of Riddle. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Concordia, Saint Paul added three runs to their tally on the way to a 9-4 final.

GAME NOTES
» Minot State left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Minot State pitchers faced 42 Concordia, Saint Paul hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out five.
» Riddle led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI.
» Concordia, Saint Paul was led offensively by junior Nick Thimsen, who went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
» Junior Christian Morel led the Golden Bears pitching staff, throwing 7.1 innings of three-run ball.
 

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