Concordia-St. Paul baseball is set for a critical five-game road trip, starting with a doubleheader against Augustana. Currently 20-22 (15-15 NSIC), CSP aims to improve its league standing while facing a strong Augustana team (28-12, 21-6 NSIC) that recently suffered a three-game series loss. The Golden Bears trail fourth-place Sioux Falls by three games and are looking to capitalize on the competition as they conclude the season with a series against Bemidji State. Wednesday鈥檚 matchup will also see hot weather conditions in Sioux Falls, impacting gameplay.

By the Numbers
  • Concordia's current record: 20-22 overall, 15-15 NSIC.
  • Augustana's recent record: 0-3 against #17 Minnesota State.
  • CSP has lost 14-straight games at Augustana, last winning in 2016.
State of Play
  • CSP is three games behind fourth-place Sioux Falls and two games behind fifth-place Winona State.
  • Augustana is looking to close the gap on Minnesota State for the NSIC title.
  • Seven consecutive starts from Jack Setterlund have boosted his batting average to .309.
What's Next

If Concordia can capitalize on Augustana's recent struggles, this road trip could be pivotal for postseason positioning. Following the series against Augustana, CSP will face UMary, a vital weekend series.

Bottom Line

The next five games are critical for Concordia-St. Paul鈥檚 playoff aspirations. Success against Augustana would not only improve their standing but also provide the momentum needed as they finish the season strong.