BEMIDJI, Minn. – Brian Parry and Ricky Apodaca each hit safely in both games, and Apodaca drove in three runs, but it wasn't enough as Minot State fell 8-5 and 13-3 to host Bemidji State on Wednesday in the Battle of the Beavers.
Parry finished the NSIC doubleheader 4-for-8 and scored three runs while Apodaca was 2-for-7 on the day for Minot State (15-31 overall, 12-24 NSIC), which closes out its regular season on the road Friday and Saturday, playing a doubleheader at Augustana on Friday and a single game against the Vikings on Saturday.
GAME 1 | Bemidji State 8, Minot State 5
BEMIDJI, Minn. -- Junior Brian Parry totaled three hits but the Minot State Beavers fell to the Bemidji State Beavers 8-5 Wednesday.
Junior Hayden Bode (1-1) took the loss on the mound for Minot State.
In addition to his three hits, Parry had a double to lead the Beavers. Junior Brent Riddle furnished a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Senior Ricky Apodaca also contributed for Minot State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding a double and two RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with three runs in the top of the first inning, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Apodaca.
The Beavers lost the lead they built in the first but got back on the board in the seventh trailing 8-3. Minot State picked up two runs when a single from Riddle scored senior Cameron Carr and Parry, which tightened the Bemidji State Beavers lead to 8-5. The ballgame ended with that seventh-inning rally falling short.
GAME NOTES
» Parry led the Beavers, compiling three base hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest-scoring inning was the first, when it pushed three runs across.
» Minot State went 3-for-7 (.429) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 37 Bemidji State hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out three.
» Riddle led the Beavers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
» Bemidji State was led offensively by junior Hunter Daymond, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
» Junior Zach Evenson led the Bemidji State Beavers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of five-run ball.
GAME 2 | Bemidji State 13, Minot State 3
BEMIDJI, Minn. --The Minot State Beavers struggled on Wednesday, falling to the Bemidji State Beavers 13-3 despite the efforts of junior Brian Parry, who went 1-for-4 with a double.
Junior Gage Eastlick (1-4) started and took the loss on the mound for Minot State.
In the batter's box, the Beavers were led by Parry, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a double. Senior Ricky Apodaca compiled a noteworthy performance as well, going 1-for-3 with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the top of the first inning. Parry came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State and get them on the board.
The Beavers lost the lead they built in the first but got back on the board in the fourth trailing 3-1. Minot State managed to push across two runs in the inning, one each on RBI groundouts by Grant Gabbert and Noah Madas, which evened the score at 3-3. Bemidji State then scored 10 times over the remaining three innings to break the tie and grab the 13-3 win.
GAME NOTES
» Minot State's highest-scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 35 Bemidji State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out three.
» The Beavers drew four walks from Bemidji State pitching.
» Parry led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double.
» Bemidji State was led offensively by junior Zach Evenson, who went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI.
» Sophomore Sawyer Nendick led the Bemidji State Beavers pitching staff, throwing two shutout innings.
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