MINOT, N.D. -- The Minot State Beavers got a strong performance out of senior Brent Riddle, who collected two extra-base hits in a 19-7 loss to the No. 4/8-ranked Minnesota State, Mankato Mavericks on Sunday in NSIC action at Corbett Field.
 
Junior Anthony Disantis (2-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Minot State (12-15 overall, 7-12 NSIC).
 
Riddle's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-4 day, and included two doubles and a walk. Senior Connor Hill put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Junior Oscar Pegg also chipped in for the Beavers, putting together two hits in five trips to the plate while adding two RBI.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 3-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the first inning. Minot State got an RBI single from Pegg, scoring Riddle from second base.
 
The Beavers deficit expanded to 10-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fifth inning. The Minot State offense exploded for six runs, highlighted by a three-run home run off the bat of Hill and a two-run single from junior Noah Madas, which tightened the Mavericks lead to 10-7. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Minnesota State added nine runs to their tally on the way to a 19-7 final.
 
GAME NOTES
» Minot State's power output was led by Riddle, who had two extra-base hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest-scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed six runs across.
» Minot State went 4-for-13 (.308) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 57 Minnesota State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out seven.
» Hill led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
» Minnesota State was led offensively by senior Ike Mezzenga, who went 5-for-7 with a double, two home runs and five RBI.
» Senior Jacob Gajic led the Mavericks pitching staff, throwing 3.1 scoreless innings.
 
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