Baseball | 2/27/2025 12:57:00 PM
CROOKSTON, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Crookston will continue their whirlwind opening to their season as they trek to Florida for seven games in a 10-day span in the Sunshine State. The Golden Eagles will open their Florida excursion by playing three Top 25 teams at the UT Baseball Field in Tampa, Fla. The Golden Eagles will face No. 24 Davenport University Friday, February 28 at 12 p.m. C.T. Minnesota Crookston will take on No. 15 Ashland University Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m. C.T. They will conclude their three-game stand at No. 3 Tampa at 5 p.m. C.T. The three teams come into the weekend with a combined 20-4 mark.
Minnesota Crookston comes into Friday's game with a 4-3 (3-1 NSIC) record. They are coming off a 3-1 series victory over Wayne State College in Pueblo, Colo. The Golden Eagles have played in California, and Colorado over the last 14 days, and will now work their way east to Florida. Davenport is 6-1. Ashland comes in with a 4-1 mark, while Tampa is 10-2.
Minnesota Crookston vs. Davenport
Friday, February 28, 12 p.m. C.T., Tampa, Fla.
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Minnesota Crookston vs. Ashland
Saturday, March 1 - 10 a.m. C.T., Tampa, Fla.
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Minnesota Crookston vs. Tampa
Monday, March 3 - 5 p.m C.T. - Tampa, Fla.
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Minnesota Crookston Projected Starters
Sr. C 29 Kodi Miller, Grand Rapids, Minn., .263, 2 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI
Or C/1B 28 Brock Larsen, Blaine, Minn., .231, 2 R, 1 2B
So. 1B 17 Aaron Wensloff, Roseau, Minn., .250, 4 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI
R-Jr. 2B 20 Kobe Senn, Fargo, N.D., .292, 2 R, 1 2B, 4 RBI
Sr. 3B 2 Sawyer Satrom, Portland, N.D., .393, 12 R, 1 3B, 2 HR, 10 RBI
So. SS 1 Caden Kappes, Wahpeton, N.D., .133, 3 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI
Or Fr. SS 5 Kyler Miller, Grand Rapids, Minn., .333, 3 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI
R-Jr. LF 6 Americo Sculati, Golden Valley, Minn., .321, 5 R, 2 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI
Fr. CF 27 Dylan Debilzen, Parkers Prairie, Minn., .409, 4 R, 1 2B, 4 RBI
R-Sr. RF 19 Danny Wensloff, Roseau, Minn., .200, 2 R, 1 RBI
Or R-Jr. RF 21 Connor Bushbaum, Saginaw, Minn., .333, 3 R, 2 2B
Jr. DH 32 Josh Dykhoff, Wadena, Minn., .348, 3 R, 2 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI
Top Pitchers
Jr. RHP 32 Josh Dykhoff, Wadena, Minn., 1-0 0.00 ERA, 11.0 IP, 14 K, 0 BB
Jr. LHP 8 Kyle Odenbach, Thompson, N.D., 0-0 3.38 ERA, 8.0 IP, 10 K, 3 BB
So. LHP 37 Nate Benning, Browerville, Minn., 0-1 6.75 ERA, 8.0, 3 K, 5 BB
R-Sr. RHP 25 Nate Grafsgaard, Devils Lake, N.D., 0-0 0.00 ERA, 1 SV, 4.2 IP, 5 K, 5 BB
R-So. LHP 39 Joey Connelly, Eden Prairie, Minn., 0-0 0.00 ERA, 1.0 IP, 3 K, 1 BB
R-Jr. RHP 16 Isaac Roers, Stacy, Minn., 1-1 4.26 ERA, 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 BB
R-So. RHP 30 Jaxson Bennett, Saginaw, Minn., 0-0 4.50 ERA, 4.0 IP, 0 K, 2 BB
Jr. RHP 3 Isaac Wensloff, Roseau, Minn., 0-0 6.23 ERA, 4.1 IP, 7 K, 3 BB
R-Sr. LHP 4 Caden Edwards, Duluth, Minn., 1-0 10.12 ERA, 2.2 IP, 1 K, 2 BB
The Golden Eagles are coming off a strong series win over Wayne State to open conference play. At the plate, they are hitting .303 in seven games, with 45 runs scored, 13 doubles, seven home runs, 39 RBI, and 60 strikeouts at the plate. Dylan Debilzen (Fr., OF, Parkers Prairie, Minn.) has started off his career on a great note, batting a team-high .409, with four runs scored, one double, and four RBIs. Reigning NSIC Player of the Week Sawyer Satrom (Sr., IF, Portland, N.D.) has been a key player at the top of the lineup. He is swinging .393, with 12 runs scored, one double, two home runs, and 10 RBI. Josh Dykhoff (Jr., DH, Wadena, Minn.) comes in hitting .348, with three runs scored, two doubles, one home run a,dn six RBIs. Americo Sculati (R-Jr., OF, Golden Valley, Minn.) has also been off to a strong start, batting .321, with five runs scored, two doubles, two home runs, and six RBI. Kobe Senn (R-Jr., IF, Fargo, N.D.) comes in hitting .292, with two runs scored, one double, and four RBIs.
On the bump, the U of M Crookston enters the weekend with a 5.55 ERA, and a 1.64 WHIP. Their opponents come into the weekend hitting .268 against them. Dykhoff has been one of the top pitchers in the country through two appearances. He is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 11 innings. Dykhoff has struck out 14, and has no walks. Junior college transfer Kyle Odenbach (Jr., LHP, Thompson, N.D.) figures to be a key part of the rotation. He has a 3.38 ERA in eight innings, with 10 strikeouts, and three walks. Out of the bullpen, Nate Grafsgaard (R-Sr., RHP, Devils Lake, N.D.) has held down the back end with one save and a 0.00 ERA in 4.2 innings. Isaac Roers (R-Jr., RHP, Stacy, Minn.) has been one of the top long relievers in the pen, with a 1-1 mark, and a 4.26 ERA in 6.1 innings. He has six strikeouts, and one walk.
Davenport Rundown
Projected Starters:
#4 Sam Clay SS, Started 6/6 games this season. 2-21 Avg .095, OBP .208, 4 R, 3 Rbis, 1 double, 5ks. 16 chances with 3 errors this season has a fielding percentage of .813.
#13 Zach Hopman LHP/OF, Started 6/6 games this season. 9-23 Avg .391, OBP .440, 5 R, 1 Rbi, 1 double, 4/4 on stolen bases, 8ks. Has not Pitched yet this season.
#11 Michael Tchavdarov OF, Started 6/6 games this season. 7-17 Avg .412, OBP .583, 3 R, 7 Rbis, 5 extra base hits, 6 BB, 5 K's.
#18 Dylan Pawenski C/OF, Started 6/6 games this season. 5-20 Avg .250, OBP .364, 4 R, 6 Rbis, 2 HR, 5k's. .1000 Fielding percentage behind the dish in 4 starts as catcher this season.
#22 Justin Johnson 1B/C, Started 4/6 games this season. 4/15 Avg .267, OBP .421, 3 R, 3 Rbis, 2 2B, 3 k's. Fielding percentage .913 in 23 Chances.
#24 Cody Hultink OF, Started CF 5/6 games this season. 5/17 Avg .294, OBP .368, 6 R, 2 Rbis, 1 HR, 3/4 on stolen bases, 6 K's. Didn't Play in their last game and might be injured?
#23 Vincent Hardy DH/1B, Started 4/6 games this season. 7/13 Avg .538, OBP .571, 3 doubles, 1 HR, 4 R, 3 Rbis, 3 K's.
#17 Chase Kemp 3B, Started 6/6 games this season. 6/15 Avg .400, OBP .550, 3 R, 4 Rbis, 5 BB, 3 K's.
#1 Carson Lindau 2B, Started 3/6 games this season, splitting time with Logan Todd. 2/7 Avg .286, OBP .444.
Key guys of the bench
#5 Logan Todd started in 2/6 games, 1/5 Avg .200. .1000 Fielding percentage.
#10 Wyatt Epple has come into 4 games this season with no starts. Has subbed in mostly as a PR. Hes 1/1 at the plate this season hitting Avg .1000
Pitching staff
#3 Keegan Batka RHP, 2-0 this season,2-2 APP/GS, ERA 2.08, 13ip, 13 SO, 3BB, 2HBP, .180 B/AVG
#12 James Geshel RHP, 1-1 this season, 2-2 APP/GS, ERA 2.08,13ip, 15 SO, 3BB, .184 B/Avg
#30 Adam Berghorst RHP 1-0 this season, 1-1 APP/GS ERA 1.42, 6.1ip, 4SO, 1BB, .269 B/Avg
#21 Austin Vandermark RHP, 1-0 This Season, 1-1 APP/GS ERA 5.0, 6SO, 0BB, .300 B/Avg
#44 Mason Hill RHP 0-0, 2-0 APP/GS, 0 ERA 2 Saves 3.2 ip, 6 SO, 1BB, . .154 B/Avg
The Davenport Panthers are 6-1 entering Friday's match-up. They are coming off a 9-1 win over Eckerd Wednesday. Their only loss came to the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Davenport went 20-34 a season ago. They are hitting .288 as a team, with 45 runs scored, 14 doubles, four home runs, and 42 RBI. They have struck out 62 times.
On the mound, the Panthers have a glowing 1.93 ERA, with 55 strikeouts, and just 13 walks. Their opponents are hitting just .210 against them in seven games.
Ashland Rundown
#2 Collin Overholt SS, Started 5/5 Games, AVG .300, OBP .391, 6R, 1RBI, 1HR, 2K's. .933 fielding percentage.
#5 Sam Witt 1B, Started 4/5 Games, Avg .400, OBP .550, 4R, 1RBI, 2 2B, 0K's
#26 Jeramiah Cangelosi INF, Started 5/5 Games, Avg. .200, OBP .273, 3R, 3Rbi, 3K's
#8 Max Caron DH, Started 5/5 Games Avg .444, OBP .565, 5R, 7RBI, 1 2B, 1HR, 4BB, 3K's
#7 Gavin Dobbles inf, Started 5/5 Games Avg .353, OBP .476, 3R, 3RBI, 2 2B, 3HBP, 4K's,
#14 Billy Howard OF, Started 5/5 Games Avg .294, OBP .455, 4R, 2RBI, 1 2B, 1K.
#17 Ben Peltz C, Started 4/5 Games Avg .167, OBP .211, 1R, 2Rbi, 3K's.
#21 Chris Franks OF, Started 5/5 Games Avg .188, OBP .316, 2R, 5Rbi, 1 2B, 2HR, 5K's.
#15 Cam Miller OF, Started 5/5 Games Avg .125, OBP .263, 2R, 1Rbi, 8K's
Pitchers
#45 Chase Carter RHP, 2-0, 3-0 APP/GS, 1SV, 7.2ip, ERA 0, 7 SO, 0BB, .192 B/Avg
#42 Ethan Stevens RHP, 1-0, 2-0 APP/GS, 2.70 ERA, 6.2ip, 4 SO, 1BB, .259 B/Avg
#31 Cam Scott RHP , 0-0, 2-1 APP/GS, 6.75 ERA, 5.1ip, 4 SO, 7BB, .211 B/Avg
#22 Marshall Leishman,LHP 0-0, 2-2 APP/GS, 9.45 ERA, 6.2 ip, 8 SO, 2BB, .345 B/Avg
#48 Brendan Beaver LHP, 0-1, 2-2 APP/GS, 15.88 ERA, 5.2 ip, 5SO, 4BB, .333 B/AVg
#19 John Essig LHP, 0-0, 3-0 APP/GS, 0 ERA, 2ip, 4k, 2BB, .000 B/AVG
Ashland is 4-1 this season. They swept a doubleheader with Concord University Monday. Their lone loss came in the season opener to University of Central Missouri. The Eagles are swinging .276, with 32 runs scored, nine doubles, five home runs, and 29 RBI. They have struck out just 31 times.
On the bump, Ashland has a 6.85 ERA in five games. They have struck out 39, and walked 30. Opponents come in hitting .274 against the Eagles. Ashland went 42-15 during the 2024 season. They made the NCAA Midwest Regional, seeing their season end with an 11-7 loss to Saginaw Valley State University.
Tampa Rundown
#19 Jordan Williams OF, Avg .425, OBP .480, 2 2B, 3HR, 17 RBIs, 14 R, 5Ks, 20 SBs.
#27 Edgardo Villegas OF, Avg .302, OBP .434, 7 2B, 7 Rbis, 9R, 9Ks, 5 SBs.
#11 J.D. Urso SS, Avg .279, OBP .436, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1HR, 8 Rbis, R10, 9Ks, 3 SBs.
#33 Cole Ruso 1B, Avg .421, OBP .522, 5 2B, 3HR, 8 Rbis, R12, 8Ks,
#18 Jhoander Irigoyen C, Avg .241, OBP .343, 1 2B, 1HR, 4 Rbis, 6R, 2Ks.
#73 Lenny Ashby OF, Avg .269, OBP .441, 2 2B, 1HR, 5 Rbis, 4R, 3Ks.
#42 Mike Valdez OF/DH, Avg .174, OBP .240, 6 Rbis, 2R, 5Ks.
#5 Kevin Karstetter 3B, Avg .256, OBP .423, 2 2B, 2 3B, 8R, 11 Rbis, 5Ks
#2 Brayden Woodburn 2B, Avg. 222, OBP .333, 1HR, 2 2B, 4 Rbis, 9R, 6Ks
Key bench players
#41 Maddox King OF, Avg .286, Obp .375, 3Rbis, 2R, 3Ks
#10 Nico Saladino INF, Avg .192, OBP .452, 2 Rbis, 7R , 7Ks
Pitchers
#31 Skylar Gonzalez RHP, 2-0, 4-4 APP/GS, 23ip, 1.96 ERA, 22 SO, 4BB.
#8 C.J Williams RHP, 2-1, 4-4 APP/GS, 20.2ip, 4.35 ERA, 28 SO, 3BB.
#13 Jake Stipp LHP, 3-0, 4-4 APP/GS, 16ip, 4.5 ERA, 18 SO, 1BB.
#20 Eli Thurmond RHP, 0-1, 4-0 APP/GS, 1SV, 10ip, 3.60 ERA, 13SO, 3BB.
#30 Jacob Fletcher RHP, 2-0, 5-0 APP/GS, 9.1 ip, 2.89, 4SO, 2BB.
#15 Michael Alfonso RHP, 0-0, 4-0 APP/GS, 3SV, 7ip, 9SO, 1BB.
Tampa is the No. 3 ranked team in the country with a 10-2 mark in 2025. They are coming off three-consecutive wins over Lynn University. Tampa went 52-8 during the 2024 season. They won their ninth National Championship with an 8-3 victory over Angelo State University. The Spartans are hitting .282 as a team, with 29 doubles, 10 home runs, and 79 RBI. They have struck out 70 times.
On the mound, the Spartans have a 3.11 ERA, with a 1.20 WHIP.
In their series against the three schools, Minnesota Crookston has not played Davenport. They are 0-1 against Ashland, falling 11-9 in 2024 in Davenport, Fla. The Golden Eagles have also not played Tampa, but have played at the UT Baseball Field. They defeated Greensboro College 18-11 at the UT Baseball Field March 7, 2018.
