Concordia-St. Paul baseball split a doubleheader with Southwest Minnesota State, winning game one 9-5 with late-inning heroics before being shut out 3-0 in game two at Legion Field in Marshall, Minn.

By the Numbers
  • Concordia-St. Paul's record: 16-11 overall, 8-10 NSIC
  • Southwest Minnesota State's record: 15-11 overall, 9-8 NSIC
  • Justin McGuigan led CSP in game one with a 3-4 outing, 2 RBIs, and a run scored
  • Kal Brohmer contributed with 2 hits, 2 RBIs, and a run in game one
  • Gavin Rusch pitched 6.0 innings for CSP in game two, with 2 strikeouts
Yes, But

CSP struggled in game two, failing to score and leaving 10 players stranded on base.

State of Play
  • CSP and SMSU will have a doubleheader finale the following day
  • SMSU claimed the victory in game two with a 3-0 shutout
What's Next

Concordia-St. Paul and Southwest Minnesota State will face off in the doubleheader finale the next day, seeking to break the tie and clinch the series.

Bottom Line

Concordia-St. Paul baseball showcased resilience in game one but faced a tough shutout defeat in game two, setting the stage for a decisive doubleheader finale against Southwest Minnesota State.