University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
0-2
Oregon State
1-1
Minnesota Rallies Late, Falls Short in 8-7 loss to No. 18 OSU
2/18/2023 4:58:00 PM | Baseball
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Junior Brett Bateman collected four hits, but the Minnesota Golden Gophers fell to the Oregon State Beavers 8-7 on Saturday afternoon.
Sophomore George Klassen (0-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Minnesota (0-2). Freshman Caden Capomaccio was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going three shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking one and striking out four.
In addition to his four hits, Bateman had a double to lead the Golden Gophers. Freshman Kris Hokenson furnished a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Sophomore Ike Mezzenga also contributed for the 'U', putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 1-0, the Golden Gophers first put runs on the board in the second inning. Sophomore Jake Perry came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minnesota and get them on the board.
The Beavers broke the tie and re-took the lead heading into the third inning, when the Golden Gophers got back on the scoreboard. Bateman came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minnesota, which brought the score to 4-2 in favor of the Beavers.
Oregon State expanded their lead to 8-2 before the Minnesota offense got going, reducing the lead to 8-7 in the seventh. The Golden Gophers bats heated up in the inning, scoring five runs, including a three-run double off the bat of Hokenson. The Golden Gophers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the final two innings.
GAME NOTES
» Bateman put together a four-hit day for the Golden Gophers, his first four-hit game since April 4, 2021.
» Every Golden Gophers starter reached base safely in the loss.
» Minnesota's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed five runs across.
» The Golden Gophers out-hit the Beavers at a 13-5 clip.
» Minnesota pitchers limited Oregon State to just 2-for-11 (.182) with runners in scoring position.
» Minnesota pitchers faced 39 Oregon State hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and six fly balls while striking out nine.
» Bateman led the Golden Gophers at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a double.
» Oregon State was led offensively by junior Brady Kasper, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI.
» Sophomore Ryan Brown led the Beavers pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Larson, Rhett (1-0)
L: Klassen, George (0-1)
S: Brown, Ryan (1)
Batting:
2B: Bateman, Brett 1 ; Hokenson, Kris 1
RBI: Swenson, Riley 2 ; Mezzenga, Ike 1 ; Hokenson, Kris 3
Base Running:
RUNS: Bateman, Brett 2 ; Counsell, Brady 1 ; Perry, Jake 2 ; Swenson, Riley 1 ; Mezzenga, Ike 1
CS: Merila, Boston 1
PO: Bateman, Brett 1
Batting:
2B: Bazzana, Travis 1 ; Kane, Mikey 1
RBI: Kasper, Brady 2 ; Turley, Gavin 1 ; Forrester, Garret 1 ; McDowell, Micah 1 ; Dernedde, Kyle 2
SF: Turley, Gavin 1 ; Forrester, Garret 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kasper, Brady 1 ; Turley, Gavin 1 ; Cedillo, Ruben 1 ; Forrester, Garret 1 ; McDowell, Micah 1 ; Kane, Mikey 2 ; Smith, Tanner 1
SB: Cedillo, Ruben 1
HBP: Forrester, Garret 1
