GAME 1: Lindenwood (MO) 10, Minot State 4 

ST. CHARLES, Mo. –Senior Jordan Chappell dominated on Friday, striking out eight Lindenwood (MO) hitters over 5.2 innings of work, but it was not enough as the Minot State Beavers lost to the Lions 10-4. 

In addition to his eight strikeouts, Chappell (2-1) went 5.2 innings, giving up eight runs, all of them earned, on seven hits and walking four for Minot State (5-4). Senior Branden Hatley also made an impact on the mound for the Beavers, throwing two scoreless innings while allowing one hit, with no walks and one strikeout. 

Senior Declan Buckle led the way offensively for the Beavers, going 1-for-4 in the ballgame with a home run and an RBI. Junior Matt Malone also helped, going 2-for-4 for Minot State with an RBI. 

GAME 2: Lindenwood (MO) 5, Minot State 4

GAME 2: Junior Dominick Parkhurst was mowing people down on Friday, punching out nine Lindenwood (MO) hitters over six innings of work, but it was not enough as the Minot State Beavers lost to the Lions 5-4. 

In addition to his nine strikeouts, Parkhurst threw six innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on five hits and walking five for Minot State (5-5). Sophomore Craig Schmich also made an impact on the mound for the Beavers, throwing 1.1 shutout innings while allowing no hits, with no walks and one strikeout. 

Junior Matt Malone led the way offensively for the Beavers, going 3-for-4 in the ballgame with a walk and two RBIs. Senior Declan Buckle compiled a standout performance as well, going 2-for-4 with a walk. Senior Drew Behling also chipped in, going 1-for-4 for Minot State with a walk and an RBI.