Minot State split Saturday's doubleheader against No. 15 Augustana (SD) in Sioux Falls, falling 17-3 in game one before rallying for a 10-6 win in game two to move to 10-14 on the season. The Beavers showed resilience in the nightcap, erasing a five-run deficit with a six-run seventh inning to secure the victory in conference play. With the split, Minot State will look to carry that momentum into a quick turnaround as they face the Vikings again tomorrow at noon.
GAME 1 |
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. --The Minot State Beavers struggled on Saturday, falling to the No. 15 Augustana (SD) Vikings 17-3 despite the efforts of junior Vinnie Gates, who went 1 for 4 with an RBI.
Junior Ayden Sauerbrei (2-2) got the ball to start for Minot State (9-14, 4-9) and took the loss. Freshman Toby Fosterwas a bright spot for the Beavers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing three scoreless innings, allowing one hit, with three walks and four strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 17-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the fifth inning. 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 fifth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 45 Augustana (SD) hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and two fly balls while striking out seven.
» Gates led the Beavers at the plate, going 1 for 4 with an RBI.
» Augustana (SD) was led offensively by Ragan Pinnow, who went 3 for 4 with a double and four RBIs
GAME 2 |
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. --The Minot State Beavers rallied from down 6-1 in the sixth inning to defeat the No. 15 Augustana (SD) Vikings 10-6 Saturday.
Senior Conner Meldrim (3-1) got the win out of the bullpen for Minot State (10-14, 5-9). The right-hander went four innings, giving up two runs, one earned, on one hit, allowing two walks and striking out three.
Offensively, the Beavers were paced by junior Colton Bagshaw, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a home run and an RBI. Senior Jake Orthner compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs. Senior Michael Williamson also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding a double and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 3-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the fourth inning. Senior Noah Madas came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State and get them on the board.
The Beavers deficit grew to 6-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, taking over the lead in the seventh inning. The Minot State offense exploded for six runs, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of Orthner, which brought the Beavers lead to 7-6.
Minot State held Augustana (SD) scoreless before building their lead to 10-6 the following inning. The score remained 10-6 for the rest of the game, as Minot State coasted to the win.
GAME NOTES
» Sophomore Wyatt Toth struck out five Vikings hitters.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed six runs across.
» The Beavers out-hit the Vikings at a 9-6 clip.
» Minot State went 3-for-10 (.300) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers limited Augustana (SD) to just 2-for-12 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 39 Augustana (SD) hitters in the game, allowing 14 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out eight.
» Bagshaw led the Beavers at the plate, going 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI.
» Augustana (SD) was led offensively by senior Troy Berg, who went 1 for 4 with a triple and two RBIs.
» Sophomore Joel Van De Stroet led the Vikings pitching staff, throwing five innings of one-run ball.
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