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Box Score 2 (Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Baseball team split a pair of non-conference baseball games at the Russ Matt Invitational in Auburndale, Fla. on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles defeated previously unbeaten Northwood University (Mich.) 17-11 in game one before falling to Kentucky Wesleyan University 10-0 in game two.
Game One Recap
U of M, Crookston jumped out to a 10-2 lead before the Timberwolves exploded for seven runs in the top half of the eighth to cut the score to 10-9. The Golden Eagles responded with seven runs of their own in the bottom of the eighth and held on for the 17-11 victory.
Charlie Pelzer (So, SS, Roseville, Minn.) went 4-5 with three runs batted in (RBI).
Josh Brehmer (So, IF, Roseville, Minn.) went 3-5 with two RBI and two runs scored.
Jordan Prill (Jr, 1B, Melrose, Minn.) went 3-4 with a double, three runs scored and one RBI.
Mitch Allore (Sr, DH, North Mankato, Minn.) went 2-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI.
J.C. Crane (Jr, C, Tucson, Ariz.) and
Jordan Osmundson (Fr, OF, East Grand Forks, Minn.) each added two hits and two RBI. U of M, Crookston pounded out 19 hits.
Matt Korte (So, RHP, St. Cloud, Minn.) threw six innings allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits to pick up his second win of the season. Austin Rinard had three hits for Northwood University who fell to 5-1 on the season. Zyke Bailey added a two-run homerun.
Game Two Recap
Drew Watts threw eight innings for Kansas Wesleyan University allowing only a single to
Josh Brehmer in the eighth inning as the Panthers defeated the Golden Eagles 10-0. He struck out nine. Mark Hagedon had three hits and two RBI. Jordan White added two hits and four RBI for Kentucky Wesleyan College who improved to 3-4 on the season.
The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 5-6 on the season. They close out their trip to Florida with one more game at the Russ Matt Invitational. U of M, Crookston will face the University of Charleston in Winter Haven, Fla. on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. (CST).
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The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
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