The Minnesota Crookston baseball team achieved a significant victory on Senior Day, hitting eight home runs across a split with Winona State University. The Golden Eagles secured a 20-10 win in the second game, highlighted by a walk-off home run from Cole Hebl, while losing the first game 9-3. This performance improved Minnesota Crookston's record to 24-19 (17-14 NSIC), placing them sixth in the NSIC standings, while Winona State remains fifth at 22-21 (17-13 NSIC).

By the Numbers
  • 8 combined home runs by Minnesota Crookston across both games.
  • 20 runs scored in the second game, matching the number of hits (23) by the Golden Eagles.
State of Play
  • After the games, Minnesota Crookston is positioned sixth in the NSIC standings, ahead of Winona State, who is fifth.
  • The teams are now tied 1-1 in their series, with Minnesota Crookston leading 3-2 in their last five matchups.
What's Next

The Golden Eagles will face Winona State again on April 26, seeking to improve their standing and possibly surpass Winona State in the NSIC rankings with a win.

Bottom Line

With a powerful offensive display and significant momentum from Senior Day, Minnesota Crookston has the opportunity to assert its place in the NSIC standings if they can carry this form into their next game.