Dugout Chatter GAME RECAP MSU BASEBALL NEWSLETTER. April 26, 2016

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1 GAME RECAP Dalton Roach Josh Wenzel Mavericks Split with Golden Bears in Last Two Games of Series MANKATO, Minn.--- The Minnesota State baseball team (22-13, 13-8 NSIC) played the last two contests of their series against Concordia-St. Paul (19-11, 12-9 NSIC) on Monday in Mankato due to accumulated rain in St. Paul, Minn., over the course of the last two days. The Mavericks out hit the Golden Bears in both games Monday afternoon by marks of 15-7 and In game one, CSP took the reigns in the third inning scoring all three of their runs off of two hits, one Maverick error and one walk issued from Minnesota State starting pitcher, junior Josh Matheson. The Mavericks battled back, chipping away with two runs in the top of the fourth inning and four in the fifth to take the lead at 6-3. In the top of the fourth, MSU's two runs came from three hits, including RBI singles provided by sophomores Luke Waldek and Dylan Dresel. In the top of the fifth it was senior Chase Lonetti who led off with a double down the right-field line, scoring on sophomore Josh Wenzel's RBI ground out to tie the game. Then senior Kyle Toth crossed the plate from second base on junior Eric Peterson's double to left center. Minnesota State's other two runs came from a two-run shot over the left-center fence from Waldek. Waldek's sixth homer of the season put MSU up 6-3 before they scored two more in the top of the sixth to solidify their victory. Redshirt freshman Daniel Feneis came into relieve Matheson and pick up the win throwing four complete innings. The left-hander gave up three hits, walked one and struck out two to earn his first-career victory. Offensively, the Mavericks were guided by Peterson's 3-4 performance with a double, two runs scored and two batted in. Wenzel, Waldek and Lonetti all collected two hits each with Wenzel picking up one run and one RBI, Waldek picking up one run and three RBI, and Lonetti scoring two and batting one in. In game two, it was Minnesota State who scored first in the top of the first inning. Wenzel got things going with a double down the right-field line and advanced to third on a wild pitch. The center-fielder then scored on Peterson's RBI ground out to second base to take a 1-0 lead. The Golden Bears tied it up in the bottom half with one and took the lead with two more in the bottom of the third. The Mavericks tallied two more in the top of the fifth with sophomore Ryan Moffett hitting the third home run of his career, and his third of the series, followed by Toth's read of a Golden Bear infield miscue to notch it at threes. Concordia-St. Paul took the lead in the bottom of the sixth with one run and held it all the way to the top of the ninth when MSU pushed one across. Lonetti tied the game up once again for the Mavericks with his first-career solo shot to left. The Golden Bears ended things quickly in the bottom of the ninth when Connor Olson led off with a deep home run over the left-field wall. Senior Reliever Peter Gaustad (0-2) took his second loss of the season throwing 2.1 innings in giving up one run on three hits and fanning two batters. At the plate, Wenzel, Peterson, and Dresel all had two hits with Wenzel scoring a run. The Mavericks will hit the road again this week as they take on Northern State in Aberdeen, S.D., on Wednesday, April 27 for a double header and then to Winona, Minn., to battle Winona State in a four-game series. First pitch on Wednesday at Northern State is slated for 1:30 p.m.

2 CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB The Championship Club is the chief fundraising function for the Minnesota State University, Mankato baseball team. Every dollar raised is used to support and enhance the student-athlete experience. Donor investment has played a key role in the Mavericks 31 Conference Championships. Read more about getting involved HERE. Championship Club website HERE. Thank you to the members below who gave between July 2015 and April 24, 2016 All Rookie ($10-$49) All-Conf. Cont. All-American ($250-$499) Seth and Susan Beckman Gregg and Vicki Born Steve and Maureen Brand Marshal and Anna Cawley Robert and Marcie Galvin Ryan and Wendy Schuh Jeff and Cindy McCallum Richard and Karen Meier Roger Riesgraf Dale Welter David Matlock Ron and Gaye McCann David and Christe Miller Darnell and Ann Nelson Andy and Christine Nessler Jeff and Vicki Nessler Harvey and Joanne Peterson John and Suzette Peterson Dave and Pat Ploof Jim and Beth Rasmussen Kevin and Katie Regan Bill and Gerry Sudbeck Paul and Dawn Twenge John and Audrey Wilkens Mike and Carol Young Alan and Stacy Skjefte Mark and Denise Andries Dan and Colleen Dockendorf Jim and Sheri Fedson Dean and Chere Kalmes Stan Kamps Jim and Joan Kluis Mike and Kris Mattson Matt and Barb McDonald Larry and Carol McKeever Steve and Traci Meyers Ken and Dianne Ottum Tom and Molly Peterson Tim and Lynn Secott Joel and Jody Shanks Chad and Jennifer Stadum Kevin and Judy Welp Jeff and Liz Wickmann Bill and Nicole Wildman Veterans ($50-$99) Ralph and Sheryl Hayford Tom and Marlo Lepel Dewey and Jan Marble Fred Roufs Paul Smith All-Conf. ($100-$149) Keith and Brenda Bellin Jon Broadbent Garrett Felder Jesus and Cheryl Gonzalez Tom and Denise Graupmann Andy and Erin Hatlestad Patrick and Janet Heiderscheit Randy Heidmann Lee and Kelsey Hodges Bob and Judy Hoffman Wendell and Lois Jahnke Ron Kuchenbecker James Lange Greg and Pam Matheson All Region ($150-$249) Marlin Appelwick Scott Bauer Judy Branstad Greg and Lisa Head Don and Norma Jorgensen Kevin and Jean Clarke Brad Koenig Dianna Krogstad John and Jill Larson Tink & the late Sharon Larson Joel and Elynn Lepel Matt and Lora Magers Mike and Colleen Moffett Pat and Kelsey Ottum Charles and Teresa Rozek Julie Rudolph and Mike Ludwig Chris and Nicole Urbain Duane and Janice Welch Todd and Jaimi Wilson Gordon and Kristin Vlasak MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University Coaches Club ($500+) Jim and Denise Bauer Bowyer Family Josh and Lindsey Brown Rand Brugger David Cowan Todd and Jacque Frohwirth Hansen Sanitation Kevin and Joyce Harnisch Jerry Johnson Jonny B's Mike and Wanda Lloyd Bill and Cheri Magers Jay and Erin Ovsak Brian and Tiffany Rodning Ummies Universal Athletic Carl and Marlys Vedders Weston and Gina Weber

3 PLAYER PROFILES #40 Ryan Moffett C 5-9 Sophomore R/R Douglasville, Ga Appeared in 10 games...went 3-14 with three RBI and three runs scored Redshirted in 2014 for the Mavericks. Personal Born October 14, Son of Mark and Collen Moffet...Majoring in Aviation. Q&A with Ryan What kind of music do you listen to? Everything 2. What is your major? Aviation 3. Favorite class taken at MSU? Baseball 4. Best food item bought with meal money on a trip? Salad 5. Favorite restaurant in Mankato? Asiana (RIP) #25 Christian Howell 6. Reason you became a Maverick? To win with great guys 7. Favorite pastime when not playing baseball? Watching Baseball 8. One thing most people don t know about you? I am a black belt. 9. Favorite meal served by parents between games? Jonny B s 10. Favorite movie played on a baseball road trip? Entourage RHP 6-1 Sophomore R/R Aurora, Ill Appeared in 11 games starting one of those...stood 6-0 with a 4.67 ERA in 27.0 innings pitched...scattered eight hits and allowed one earned run in five innings in his only start this season against Ohio Dominican University...Allowed two hits over four scoreless innings of work against U-Mary. High School Pitched four seasons for the Metea Valley High Mustangs baseball program...tossed just under 50 innings with 60 strikeouts and a 1.85 earned run average in Named all-conference and Naperville Sun All-Area as a senior. Personal Born June 30, Son of Chuck and Lisa Howell...Proposed Business Marketing major. Q&A with Christian What kind of music do you listen to? Rap/Hip Hop 2. What is your major? Business Marketing 3. Favorite class taken at MSU? Parametric Modeling 6. Reason you became a Maverick? Coaches/Players 7. Favorite pastime when not playing baseball? Driving 8. One thing most people don t know about you? I m actually a nice guy. 4. Best food item bought with meal money on a trip? Donettes 9. Favorite meal served by parents between games? Jonny B s 5. Favorite restaurant in Mankato? Grizzly s 10. Favorite movie played on a baseball road trip? Miracle

4 UPCOMING GAMES [ ] Overall [ 13-8 ] NSIC April 27, Northern State 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm Aberdeen, S.D. April 30, Winona State 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm Winona, Minn. May 1, Winona State 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm Winona, Minn. May 4, 2016 vs. Wayne State 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm Mankato, Minn. UPCOMING PROMOTIONS SAVE THE DATE MSU Baseball Alumni Golf Outing Saturday, September 17th 11:30 am start North Links Golf Course North Mankato, Minn.

5 DID YOU KNOW? This is the 76th season of Maverick Baseball, with 1936 being the first year. During the program did not field a team. Only five (5) games were played during the 1939, 1940, 1946, and 1950 seasons. Sixty-three (63) games were played during the 2012 season. Top team winning percentages include the 1954 squad with a 9-1 record (.900) and the 2015 squad with a 43-9 record (.827). The 2011 squad established a record by winning 27 consecutive games. Over 50 Mavericks have moved on to play professional baseball with Todd Revenig being the most recent player to appear in a Major League game in A record six (6) Mavericks signed professional contracts in Darnell Nelson s record hitting streak of 30 games was set in Kevin Dixon holds the record for 18 home runs in a season (2005). Greg Langevin did not allow an earned run over 54 innings during the 1969 season. Four no-hitters have been thrown in MSU history with Aaron Heitzman (2000, 2002) and Trent Bohnsack (1997, 1998) each throwing two. To learn more about MSU Baseball History click HERE. STAY CONNECTED For more information on MSU Baseball visit and be sure to click on Additional Links (top, right) for information on NSIC standings, the 2016 Baseball prospectus, baseball camps, Maviercks in the majors, history, and more. Facebook: Click HERE Head Coach Matt Magers mathew.magers@mnsu.edu W: (507) Assistant Coach PJ McIntee patrick.mcintee@mnsu.edu W: (507) This week s presented by: