Minot State battled through a tough Friday doubleheader against Minnesota Duluth, falling 9-3 in Game 1 and 7-6 in Game 2 to move to 8-11 on the season. The Beavers showed fight throughout the day with home runs from Oscar Pegg, Michael Williamson, Jake Orthner, and Noah Madas, and will look to bounce back at home on Tuesday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. against the University of Mary.

GAME 1 |
WILLISTON, ND --The Minot State Beavers had a tough showing on Friday, falling to the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs 9-3 despite the efforts of senior Michael Williamson, who went 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs.

Junior Colton Bagshaw (2-3) started and took the loss on the mound for Minot State (8-11, 4-7). Junior Seth Dietz was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 1.1 shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking none and striking out three.

At the plate, the Beavers were paced by Williamson, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a home run and two RBIs. Senior Oscar Pegg put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. Senior Noah Madas also contributed for Minot State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Pegg put Minot State on the board with a two-out solo home run off senior Henry Wilkinson.

The Bulldogs then rallied to score nine runs and take a 9-1 lead before the Beavers got back on the board in the seventh. Minot State scored twice on Williamson's two-run homer, which brought the score to 9-3 in favor of the Bulldogs. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 36 Minnesota-Duluth hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out four.
» Williamson led the Beavers at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs.
» Minnesota-Duluth was led offensively by freshman Logan Myers, who went 2 for 4 with three RBIs.
» Wilkinson led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing seven innings of three-run ball.

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GAME 2 |
WILLISTON, ND --The Minot State Beavers got three hits out of senior Jake Orthner in a 7-6 loss to the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Friday.

Sophomore Wyatt Toth (2-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Minot State (8-11, 4-7). Senior Conner Meldrimwas a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 2.1 shutout innings while allowing one hit.

In addition to his three hits, Orthner had a double, a home run and two RBIs to lead the Beavers. Senior Noah Madas put together a standout performance as well, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs. Junior Cowen Meyer also helped out for Minot State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding two walks and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 5-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the fourth inning. Orthner put Minot State on the board with a leadoff home run off sophomore Joe Herrick.

The Beavers kept the Bulldogs off the board before narrowing the gap further in the fifth. Junior Jorey Anderson came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State, which tightened the Bulldogs lead to 5-2.

Minot State held the Bulldogs off the board before narrowing the gap to 5-4 in the sixth. The Beavers added two to their tally on Madas' two-run homer to right.

The Bulldogs expanded their lead to 7-4 before the Minot State offense got back to work, digging into that lead in the seventh. The Beavers scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Orthner, bringing the score to 7-5 in favor of Minnesota-Duluth.

The Beavers kept the Bulldogs off the scoredboard before getting within 7-6 in the ninth. Minot State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Meyer. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES
» Orthner led the Beavers, amassing three hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's power output was led by Orthner, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minot State left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Minot State pitchers faced 37 Minnesota-Duluth hitters in the game, allowing 16 ground balls and three fly balls while striking out six.
» The Beavers drew five walks from Minnesota-Duluth pitching.
» Orthner led the Beavers at the plate, going 3 for 5 with a double, a home run and two RBIs.
» Minnesota-Duluth was led offensively by senior Gabe Richardson, who went 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs.