Box Score Brookings, S.D. - After a tough series against Doane at home, the Raiders hit the road to face off against South Dakota State where the Jackrabbits would be too much to handle in a 20-1 defeat.

Game 1: NWC 1 - SDSU 20
Pitching Decisions
Win: Sam Schlecht (2-3)
Loss: Aidan Sieperda (1-2)

The Raiders opened the game with a bases loaded, RBI hit by pitch, giving the for a 1-0 lead. The Jackrabbits responded strongly, scoring four runs, including a two-RBI double and a two-RBI triple, leading 4-1 after the first inning. In the second inning, SDSU extended its lead to 5-1 before scoring 11 runs in the fourth inning, including a grand slam. In the sixth inning, SDSU added four more runs with another grand slam, securing a commanding 20-1 victory.

Game Notes

• Grant Rychnovsky, Devin Dirkx, and Grant Guidry all recorded two hits
• The Raiders offense totaled seven hits
• Although the Jackrabbits scored 20 runs, only 12 were earned

Up Next: Northwestern hosts Midland in Orange City on Friday, April 25th starting at 3:00 PM

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