Minot State split Friday's doubleheader with Wayne State (NE), falling 8-3 in game one before bouncing back with a 6-5 walk-off win in 10 innings to move to 12-17 (7-12 NSIC) on the season. The Beavers will look to carry that momentum into tomorrow's match up, as they face the Wildcats again at noon.
GAME 1 | KEARNEY, Neb. --Junior Cowen Meyer collected three hits, but the Minot State Beavers fell to the Wayne State (NE) Wildcats 8-3 Friday.
Senior Jack Seibert (0-2) got the ball to start for Minot State (11-17, 6-12) and took the loss. Junior Keith Shelton was a bright spot for the Beavers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing one scoreless inning, allowing no hits.
In addition to his three hits, Meyer had a double and two RBIs to lead the Beavers. Junior Colton Bagshaw compiled a noteworthy effort as well, going 1-for-4 with a triple. Senior Michael Williamson also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Bagshaw 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 6-1. Minot State picked up two runs when a single from Meyer brought home Williamson and freshman Jacob McLean, which tightened the Wildcats lead to 6-3. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Wayne State (NE) added two runs to their tally on the way to an 8-3 final.
GAME NOTES
» Meyer led the Beavers, picking up three base knocks in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 39 Wayne State (NE) hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out four.
» Meyer led the Beavers at the plate, going 3 for 3 with a double and two RBIs.
» Wayne State (NE) was led offensively by senior Nate Cunningham, who went 2 for 4 with two home runs and two RBIs.
» Freshman Tyler Albert led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing seven innings of three-run ball.
GAME 2 |
KEARNEY, Neb. --The Minot State Beavers responded from tied 5-5 in the eighth inning to win in exciting fashion, rallying to secure a 6-5 walk-off victory in the 10th inning over the Wayne State (NE) Wildcats Friday.
Freshman Thomas Mitchell (2-1) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Minot State (12-17, 7-12). The right-hander went three innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing one walk and striking out one.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Freshman Jacob McLean drove in two runs for Minot State with a single, that scored junior Colton Bagshaw and junior Vinnie Gates.
The Beavers lost the lead they built in the first, but got back on the board in the eighth trailing 5-2. which evened the score at 5-5.
The game remained tied until the bottom of the tenth, when Minot State walked it off on an RBI single off the bat of freshman Mason Boyken.
GAME NOTES
» Minot State got three-hit games from both McLean and senior Michael Williamson.
» Sophomore
Wyatt Toth struck out five Wildcats hitters.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Beavers out-hit the Wildcats at a 12-11 clip.
» Minot State pitchers faced 41 Wayne State (NE) hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out six.
» The Beavers drew four walks from Wayne State (NE) pitching.
» McLean led the Beavers at the plate, going 3 for 5 with a triple and two RBIs.
» Wayne State (NE) was led offensively by junior Gabe Monosmith, who went 3 for 5 with a double.
» Senior Kadyn Van Hill led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing three scoreless innings.
