Wayne, Neb. – The Wolves drops pitching duel in the final game of the series by a final score of 2-3. NSU drops to 10-14 and 5-8 in NSIC play.
The Quick Details:
Final Score: Wayne State 3; Northern State 2
Records: Wayne State 19-7 (10-3 NSIC); Northern State 10-14 (5-8 NSIC)
How It Happened:
- Chad Hinkle hit his fourth home run of the season in the second inning to give the Wolves a 1-0 lead.
- Wayne State scored two runs in the sixth inning to take a 2-1 lead.
- The Wildcats scored another run in the seventh inning to extend the lead to 3-1.
- NSU answered with one run of their own on a Spenser Larson home run, his second of the season.
- Northern State threated in the eighth inning with a leadoff double by Jeff Disla who was left stranded at third.
- Jordan Malainey drew a leadoff walk in the ninth inning and was left at first, as the Wolves drop the final game of the series.
Northern State Statistics:
- Cody Curfman: 7.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 SO
- Spenser Larson: 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, HR
- Chad Hinkle: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, HR
Up Next:
NSU is back in action this weekend against Concordia-St. Paul on Saturday and Sunday. First pitch on Saturday is scheduled for 1:30/3:30 on Saturday and 12 p.m. on Sunday.