The No. 3 ranked Bellevue Bruins dominated the Dakota State Trojans, winning 25-10 in a lopsided opener of their five-game Frontier Conference series at Flynn Field. Bellevue鈥檚 stellar performance included a grand slam by Xavier Lerma and a two-home run game from Carter Claerhout, leading to a staggering 12 runs in the first three innings. Dakota State attempted to rally in the later innings, but Bellevue's offense proved overwhelming as they extended their winning streak to 24 games.

By the Numbers
  • Bellevue scored 25 runs on 19 hits, with 2 errors.
  • Dakota State recorded 10 runs on 12 hits, with 5 errors.
  • Carter Claerhout drove in 7 RBIs, hitting 2 home runs.
State of Play
  • Bellevue remains unbeaten in conference play with a 16-0 record and an overall record of 36-3.
  • Dakota State's season record stands at 16-22-1, with an 8-8-1 league record.
What's Next

The series continues with a doubleheader on Friday at 1 p.m. in Bellevue, followed by another doubleheader on Saturday at 12 p.m.

Bottom Line

Bellevue's explosive offense positions them well for continued success in the series, while Dakota State faces a tough challenge to rebound against the top-ranked team.