Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University baseball is nearing the end of their 15-game home stand with a 3-game series versus Minot State this Saturday and Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. on Sunday from Fossum Field.
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

• Fan will be permitted into the facility, however interaction with the participating student-athletes and coaches is prohibited
  • Fans must remain distanced from the team dugout areas
• Facial coverings and social distancing are encouraged
• Live stats and live video are also available at the link above
• The new NSIC Network is now live; search "NSIC Network" on your favorite device to download the app and watch the Wolves all season long

 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter the weekend with an 11-10 record overall and 10-7 record in the league
• Northern is hitting .244 with 151 hits, 34 doubles, seven triples, ten homeruns, 81 RBI, and 91 runs scored this season
• Justin Hutter leads the offense with a .348 average, notching 23 hits and 13 runs scored
• Ramon Vega Jr. is slugging a team best .589, notching six doubles, one triple, and three homeruns, as well as 15 RBI and ten runs scored
• The NSU staff posts a 4.61 ERA through 160.0 innings pitched with a .246 opponent batting average and 165 strikeouts
• Seth Brewer leads the starting rotation with a 2.41 ERA, 4-0 record, and 43 strikeouts

 
MINOT STATE STORYLINES

• The Beavers head to Aberdeen with a 12-9 record overall and 10-6 mark in the NSIC
• Minot is hitting .253 as a team, recording 165 hits, 28 doubles, six triples, 27 homeruns, 122 RBI, and 140 runs scored
• Declan Buckle leads the team with a .393 average, while Jordan Williams is second on the team hitting .311
• Williams has a team high 23 hits, 25 RBI, and 19 runs scored
• The Beaver pitching staff holds a 5.50 ERA through 167.0 innings pitched with a .271 opponent average and 205 strikeouts
• Jordan Chappell leads the team with a 3-0 record and 1.17 ERA, while Dominick Parkhurst leads the starts with a 2-0 record and 2.77 ERA
• Minot State is led by head coach Scott Eul in his fifth season at the helm

 
LOOKING BACK TO 2019

• Northern fell to Minot State four times in 2019, losing a 3-game series on the road as well as a back side of the bracket contest in the NSIC Tournament
• The Wolves are 13-14 all-time against Minot State