NSIC Baseball: Minnesota State Competes for Top Spot Against Concordia University and Augustana
Minnesota State (25-14, 21-8 NSIC) is set to face Concordia University, St. Paul and No. 17 Augustana in upcoming games following a challenging week on the diamond, where they struggled with runners on base.
By the Numbers- MSU left 36 runners stranded in the past week.
- Ryan Wickman, Ryan Friedges, and Louis Magers combined for 17 hits.
- Matthew Fleischhacker and Magers lead NSIC in walks with a total of 73.
- Wickman collected 2 steals, bringing his season total to 19.
- Augustana leads NSIC with a 24-4 conference record and 33-6 overall record.
The Minnesota State team faces tough competition ahead with Concordia University and Augustana boasting strong offensive and pitching statistics.
State of Play- Minnesota State is currently battling for the top spot in the NSIC standings.
- Concordia University, St. Paul has a 13-17 conference record and a 21-18 overall record.
- No. 17 Augustana leads the NSIC with a 24-4 conference record and 33-6 overall record.
Minnesota State will face Concordia University, St. Paul for a doubleheader and then take on No. 17 Augustana in a three-game series.
Bottom LineMinnesota State's upcoming games against tough opponents will test their performance after a challenging week on the diamond, emphasizing the need for improved offensive execution and strategic base running.
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