UCCS baseball team lost 6-4 to Minnesota-Crookston in game two of their three-game series. Despite a strong effort from Trevor Dale, who hit two home runs, UMC gained an edge in the later innings with back-to-back homers in the sixth. The Mountain Lions struggled to respond, leaving runners stranded and failing to score in crucial moments. UMC secured their first win of the season, leaving UCCS with an overall record of 2-3.

By the Numbers
  • Trevor Dale: 3-4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
  • Nate Heymann (UMC): 3 innings pitched, 2 hits allowed, 4 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • UCCS holds a 3-2 all-time series record against UMC.
  • Both teams had tense pitching performances with limited scoring in the latter innings.
What's Next

The Mountain Lions will conclude the series against Minnesota-Crookston tomorrow at 12 p.m. in Mountain Lion Stadium, aiming to bounce back and secure a series win.

Bottom Line

UCCS must capitalize on Opportunities and improve their late-game execution to secure wins in future matchups. A focus on tight defense and timely hitting will be vital moving forward.