DENVER, Colo. -- An outstanding offensive output was not enough for Minot State on Saturday. The Beavers tallied five runs, but could not hold the Regis Rangers at bay, and were defeated 9-5 in non-conference action. The game was originally scheduled as a doubleheader but changed to a single game because of inclement weather,
Junior Gage Yost (0-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Minot State (0-2 overall). Freshman Ayden Sauerbrei was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 1.1 shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out two.
In the batter's box, the Beavers were led by senior Ricky Apodaca, who went 2-for-4 on the day with two RBI. Junior Gunnar Kozlowitz put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-5 with two RBI. Sophomore Colton Bagshaw also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers were trailing 2-0 in the second inning when they first put runs on the board. Minot State got an RBI single from Bagshaw, scoring junior Grant Gabbert from second base.
The Rangers expanded their lead to 5-1 before the Beavers offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the third. Junior Brent Riddle came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State, which brought the score to 5-2 in favor of the Rangers.
Regis built their lead to 6-2 before the Minot State offense got going, reducing that lead to 6-3 in the fifth. The Beavers scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Kozlowitz.
The Rangers expanded their lead to 7-3 before the Minot State offense got back in action, biting into that lead in the seventh. Junior Shane Kary crossed home plate with the lone run of the inning for the Beavers, bringing the score to 7-4 in favor of Regis.
Regis built its lead to 9-4 before the Beavers offense got back to work, narrowing that lead to 9-5 in the ninth. Junior Seugjun Song came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State and get them on the board. The ballgame ended with that ninth-inning rally falling short.
GAME NOTES
» Minot State pitchers limited Regis to just 2-for-10 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 42 Regis hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Beavers drew four walks from Regis pitching.
» Apodaca led the Beavers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
» Regis was led offensively by junior Adam Paniagua, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI.
» Freshman Carson Gantz led the Rangers pitching staff, throwing 1.1 shutout innings.
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