Southwest Minnesota State's Jameson Quinn delivered a standout performance with a complete game, leading the Mustangs to a 4-1 victory over No. 28 Minnesota State in the first game of their doubleheader. The Mustangs achieved a rare feat by executing a triple play to seal the win. However, Minnesota State bounced back in the second game, securing a 10-4 victory with four home runs. The split leaves SMSU with a record of 16-19 and MSU at 24-8 as they prepare for the decisive third game on Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Quinn pitched a complete game, allowing only 5 hits and striking out 4 batters.
  • MSU hit 4 home runs in game two, bringing their total runs to 10 in a single game.
State of Play
  • SMSU improved to 6-17 in NSIC games after their win in game one.
  • MSU remains at the top of the league standings with a 17-3 NSIC record.
What's Next

The two teams will compete in the rubber match of their series on Sunday, where SMSU aims to secure its second win over MSU this season.

Bottom Line

The performance of SMSU's pitchers, particularly Quinn's gem in game one, underscores the team's potential, but consistency will be key to overcoming their NSIC struggles moving forward.