Gophers Fall 4-0 to Badgers in Series Opener

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Golden Gophers were not able to notch a run against Wisconsin pitcher Shelby Jacobson on Friday and were shut out 4-0 by the Badgers. Sydney Schwartz (10-14) started and took the loss in the circle for Minnesota (15-31, 6-10). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up four runs, two earned, on five hits, allowing one walk and striking out seven. HOW IT HAPPENED The Badgers plated two runs in the first three innings and never gave up the lead. Minnesota managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-3 with…