DSU Trojan Baseball News

Trojans Pound Out 23 Hits to Defeat Northwestern (IA) 13-3

April 23, 2008

(Madison, SD) - The Trojan Baseball team pounded out a win against Northwestern (IA) in a key game of the regions  “top six” showdown.  The Trojans outhit the Red Raiders 23-5 en route to a 13-3 win in seven innings. 

Josh Guild went perfect at the plate, going 5-for-5 with a double, two RBIs, and three runs scored.  Greg Biagi and Mike Young each homered for the Trojans.  Twelve Trojan players got at least one hit in the game.  Jeff Savas and Steve Mehlbrech each had a double for the Trojans.

Nick Recor (1-1) recorded his first win of the season, pitching 5 1/3 strong innings and allowing two unearned runs.  He struck out three batters.

For Northwestern (IA), five batters recorded singles from Matt Gray, Joe Heitritter, Kent Drickey, Scott Mineart, and Mike Zoellner.  Stuart Moore (1-2) took the loss for the Red Raiders.

Prior to coming into this game, Northwestern (IA) was ranked first in the latest NAIA Region III poll and the Trojans were ranked sixth.  Dakota States record is 19-14 and Northwestern (IA)  is 23-12.

The Trojans will host Valley City State in a four-game weekend series at Flynn Field.  The doubleheader will start at 2:00 pm on Saturday and 1:00 pm on Sunday.

Nick Huntimer, Dakota State Sports Information Director