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Jackrabbits salvage split with NDSU
4/29/2017 9:31:00 PM | Baseball
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Ethan Kenkel shut down North Dakota State for the second time this season, throwing six shutout innings as South Dakota State salvaged the final game of a three-game Summit League baseball series with a 2-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Erv Huether Field.
The Jackrabbit victory came after North Dakota State won the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader, 11-4. SDSU moved to 17-21 overall and 10-11 in league play, while the Bison ended the day 21-21 overall and 12-9 in The Summit League.
Game 1: North Dakota State 11, South Dakota State 4
North Dakota State scored five times in the top of the fourth inning, highlighted by a grand slam from Bennett Hostetler, en route to an 11-4 win in the opening game of the twinbill.
After being shut out in Friday's series opener, the Jackrabbits grabbed a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Nick Smith led off with a base hit and moved to third on an errant pickoff attempt. Newt Johnson then came through with a two-out single to center to plate Smith and Luke Ringhofer followed with a slicing double to the left-field corner to score Johnson all the way from first base.
NDSU began a string of scoring at least one run in six of seven innings with a run in the third off Jackrabbit starter Hunter Even. The damage came after the first two Bison hitters were retired. Hostetler started the rally with a single, stole second and scored on a base hit by Mason Pierzchalski.
In the five-run fourth, Alec Abercrombie plated the tying run with an RBI single through the right side after the Bison loaded the bases on an error and two singles. Hostetler then stepped to the plate and launched a 1-2 pitch over the fence in left field for a 6-2 NDSU advantage.
The Bison tacked on two runs in the fifth on a pair of sacrifice flies before Newt Johnson countered with an RBI single for SDSU in the home half of the fifth.
The final Jackrabbit run came in the bottom of the eighth on Ringhofer's second double of the game, a shot into the right-field corner that again scored Newt Johnson. Johnson was 3-for-4, while Ringhofer and Nick Smith each tallied two of SDSU's eight hits.
Hostetler was 3-for-6 to lead NDSU's 12-hit attack. J.T. Core and Logan Busch, who notched respective run-scoring singles in the sixth and eighth innings, added two hits apiece.
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Bison starter Reed Pfannenstein worked the first six innings, striking out five and walking two. Chris Choles allowed one run and struck out three over the final three innings to earn the save.
Game 2: South Dakota State 2, North Dakota State 1
Kenkel limited North Dakota State to only a pair of singles over six shutout innings, striking out two and walking one as he recorded his second win of the season – both of which have come against the Bison.
After leaving the bases loaded in the bottom of the first, the Jackrabbits again drew first blood in the home half of the second. Josh Kunzmann drew a leadoff walk, advanced to second on a Landon Badger single and took third on a bunt single by Tony Kjolsing. Kunzmann was forced out at home before Badger scored on a groundout by Jake Thompson.
SDSU added a run against the Bison bullpen in the sixth as Kunzmann led off with a single, moved to second on a bunt and later scored on a fielders choice after a fly ball to center field off the bat of Nick Smith was dropped, but an out was recorded at second base.
The Bison scored against reliever Derek Feige in the top of the seventh as Ben Petersen drew a leadoff walk and came around to score on a double to the left-center gap by Logan Busch. Facing runners at second at third with one out, Feige retired the next two NDSU hitters on a strikeout and groundout to end the frame.
Feige pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning and Chris Halbur pitched a scoreless ninth to lock down his seventh save of the season.
Kunzmann and Kjolsing each notched two of SDSU's seven hits. Busch recorded two of NDSU's four hits.
UP NEXT
The Jackrabbits are slated to open a three-game series Friday against Western Illinois. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.
NOTES
* NDSU claimed the regular season series, 4-2
* Ryan Flynn made his Jackrabbit debut by pitching the ninth inning in the opener
* Kenkel has not allowed a run in 12 innings pitched against North Dakota State this season
* Halbur's seven saves rank in a tie for seventh most in a season by a Jackrabbit pitcher, while his nine career saves rank in a tie for sixth place with Ryan Sauter (2000-03) and Jacob Kougl (2007)
* Halbur has allowed one run this season in 16 appearances covering 22 innings
* Quinn Reimers made his team-leading 19th appearance in the opener
* Smith recorded his team-best 19th multi-hit game this season
Game 1: NORTH DAKOTA STATE 11, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 4
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SDSUÂ Â Â Â 200Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 010Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 010Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4-8-4
NDSU: Reed Pfannenstein, Chris Choles (7) and Danny Palmiscno. SDSU: Hunter Even, Bryce Hanson (5), Quinn Reimers (7), Ryan Flynn (9) and Luke Ringhofer.
W-Pfannenstein (5-4). L-Even (1-2). Save-none.
HR: NDSU-Hostetler (1).
Game 2: SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 2, NORTH DAKOTA STATE 1
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SDSU    010        001        00x        2-7-1
NDSU: Jordan Harms, Parker Harm (6) and Danny Palmiscno. SDSU: Ethan Kenkel, Derek Feige (7), Chris Halbur (9) and Luke Ringhofer.
W-Kenkel (2-1). L-Harms (2-6). Save-Halbur (1).
HR: none.
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The Jackrabbit victory came after North Dakota State won the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader, 11-4. SDSU moved to 17-21 overall and 10-11 in league play, while the Bison ended the day 21-21 overall and 12-9 in The Summit League.
Game 1: North Dakota State 11, South Dakota State 4
North Dakota State scored five times in the top of the fourth inning, highlighted by a grand slam from Bennett Hostetler, en route to an 11-4 win in the opening game of the twinbill.
After being shut out in Friday's series opener, the Jackrabbits grabbed a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Nick Smith led off with a base hit and moved to third on an errant pickoff attempt. Newt Johnson then came through with a two-out single to center to plate Smith and Luke Ringhofer followed with a slicing double to the left-field corner to score Johnson all the way from first base.
NDSU began a string of scoring at least one run in six of seven innings with a run in the third off Jackrabbit starter Hunter Even. The damage came after the first two Bison hitters were retired. Hostetler started the rally with a single, stole second and scored on a base hit by Mason Pierzchalski.
In the five-run fourth, Alec Abercrombie plated the tying run with an RBI single through the right side after the Bison loaded the bases on an error and two singles. Hostetler then stepped to the plate and launched a 1-2 pitch over the fence in left field for a 6-2 NDSU advantage.
The Bison tacked on two runs in the fifth on a pair of sacrifice flies before Newt Johnson countered with an RBI single for SDSU in the home half of the fifth.
The final Jackrabbit run came in the bottom of the eighth on Ringhofer's second double of the game, a shot into the right-field corner that again scored Newt Johnson. Johnson was 3-for-4, while Ringhofer and Nick Smith each tallied two of SDSU's eight hits.
Hostetler was 3-for-6 to lead NDSU's 12-hit attack. J.T. Core and Logan Busch, who notched respective run-scoring singles in the sixth and eighth innings, added two hits apiece.
apiece.
Bison starter Reed Pfannenstein worked the first six innings, striking out five and walking two. Chris Choles allowed one run and struck out three over the final three innings to earn the save.
Game 2: South Dakota State 2, North Dakota State 1
Kenkel limited North Dakota State to only a pair of singles over six shutout innings, striking out two and walking one as he recorded his second win of the season – both of which have come against the Bison.
After leaving the bases loaded in the bottom of the first, the Jackrabbits again drew first blood in the home half of the second. Josh Kunzmann drew a leadoff walk, advanced to second on a Landon Badger single and took third on a bunt single by Tony Kjolsing. Kunzmann was forced out at home before Badger scored on a groundout by Jake Thompson.
SDSU added a run against the Bison bullpen in the sixth as Kunzmann led off with a single, moved to second on a bunt and later scored on a fielders choice after a fly ball to center field off the bat of Nick Smith was dropped, but an out was recorded at second base.
The Bison scored against reliever Derek Feige in the top of the seventh as Ben Petersen drew a leadoff walk and came around to score on a double to the left-center gap by Logan Busch. Facing runners at second at third with one out, Feige retired the next two NDSU hitters on a strikeout and groundout to end the frame.
Feige pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning and Chris Halbur pitched a scoreless ninth to lock down his seventh save of the season.
Kunzmann and Kjolsing each notched two of SDSU's seven hits. Busch recorded two of NDSU's four hits.
UP NEXT
The Jackrabbits are slated to open a three-game series Friday against Western Illinois. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.
NOTES
* NDSU claimed the regular season series, 4-2
* Ryan Flynn made his Jackrabbit debut by pitching the ninth inning in the opener
* Kenkel has not allowed a run in 12 innings pitched against North Dakota State this season
* Halbur's seven saves rank in a tie for seventh most in a season by a Jackrabbit pitcher, while his nine career saves rank in a tie for sixth place with Ryan Sauter (2000-03) and Jacob Kougl (2007)
* Halbur has allowed one run this season in 16 appearances covering 22 innings
* Quinn Reimers made his team-leading 19th appearance in the opener
* Smith recorded his team-best 19th multi-hit game this season
Game 1: NORTH DAKOTA STATE 11, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 4
NDSUÂ Â Â 001Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 521Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11-12-3
SDSUÂ Â Â Â 200Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 010Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 010Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4-8-4
NDSU: Reed Pfannenstein, Chris Choles (7) and Danny Palmiscno. SDSU: Hunter Even, Bryce Hanson (5), Quinn Reimers (7), Ryan Flynn (9) and Luke Ringhofer.
W-Pfannenstein (5-4). L-Even (1-2). Save-none.
HR: NDSU-Hostetler (1).
Game 2: SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 2, NORTH DAKOTA STATE 1
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SDSU    010        001        00x        2-7-1
NDSU: Jordan Harms, Parker Harm (6) and Danny Palmiscno. SDSU: Ethan Kenkel, Derek Feige (7), Chris Halbur (9) and Luke Ringhofer.
W-Kenkel (2-1). L-Harms (2-6). Save-Halbur (1).
HR: none.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Reed Pfannenstein (5-4)
L: Even, Hunter (1-2)
S: Chris Choles (3)
Batting:
HR: Bennett Hostetler 1
RBI: Bennett Hostetler 4 ; Mason Pierzchalski 2 ; Logan Busch 1 ; JT Core 1 ; Tucker Rohde 1 ; Alec Abercrombie 2
SF: Mason Pierzchalski 1 ; Tucker Rohde 1 ; Alec Abercrombie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bennett Hostetler 2 ; Drew Fearing 2 ; Ben Petersen 1 ; Logan Busch 1 ; JT Core 1 ; Tucker Rohde 1 ; Danny Palmiscno 1 ; Alec Abercrombie 2
SB: Bennett Hostetler 1 ; Drew Fearing 1
CS: Bennett Hostetler 1
Batting:
2B: Ringhofer, Luke 2
RBI: Johnson, Newt 2 ; Ringhofer, Luke 2
SH: Schneider, Anthony 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Smith, Nick 1 ; Johnson, Newt 2 ; Kjolsing, Tony 1
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