Northern Drops Twinbill Against Augustana

Posted on May 1, 2024 by - Sports

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University baseball was unable to avoid the sweep against No. 18 Augustana University losing game one, 0-2 and game two, 14-3. Game one was a pitcher dual as there were a combined five hits in the contest. An early lead by the Vikings in game two kept the win out of reach for the Wolves.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score of Game 1: NSU 0, AUGIE 2
Final Score of Game 2: NSU 14, AUGIE 3
Records: NSU 18-28 (NSIC 13-23), AUGIE 38-8, (NSIC 29-6)

HOW IT HAPPENED GAME 1

  • Augustana was the first to score on the day with one run in the top of the first
  • The Vikings extended their lead with one run after two scoreless innings
  • Northern State was unable to capitalize off of Nick Friedges’ single through the right side in the fourth inning
  • The Wolves tallied no runs with one hit in the contest
  • Brenden Baxter recorded the loss in 7.0 innings of work with three strikeouts against 25 batters

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Nick Friedges: 1-for-3
  • Brenden Baxter: 7.0 innings pitched, 3 strikeouts

HOW IT HAPPENED GAME 2

  • After a scoreless first inning, Augustana ten runs in the second and third inning to open the second game
  • In the bottom of the fourth, Nicholas Ochoa scored on a pass ball to trail by nine runs
  • The Vikings extended their lead with two runs in the top of the fifth inning
  • Brennan Phillips scored on a groundout by Ochoa in the bottom of the fifth
  • Nick Friedges followed up with a single to left field that scored Karson Hesser
  • Augie added two runs in the top of the eight to lead by 11 runs
  • The Wolves notched three runs off of seven hits with no errors
  • Jake Helleloid recorded the loss in 2.0 innings pitched with three strikeouts
  • In 3.0 innings of work, Caden Robbins tallied four strikeouts against 16 batters

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Brennan Phillips: 2-for-4, 1 run, 1 double
  • Karson Hesser: 2-for-4, 1 run,1 double
  • Nick Friedges: 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 double
  • Jackson Meyer: 1-for-3
  • Jake Helleloid: 2.0 innings pitched, 3 strikeouts
  • Caden Robbins: 3.0 innings pitched, 4 strikeouts

UP NEXT
Northern State is back at the Diamond to take on Minnesota Crookston in a three game series to end the regular season. The first two game are set for Friday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. with the final game of the series scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. from Fossum Field.

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