Mitchell, S.D. - Dakota Wesleyan Baseball traveled to Madison, S.D., for a non-conference 9-inning matchup and lost 10-4 to Dakota State. Lane Darrow went 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs, and the Tigers scored in the eighth and ninth innings. Early errors and a slow start contributed to the loss, but the team continued to compete throughout the game.
Datota Wesleyan 4, Dakota State 10
Dakota Wesleyan Baseball traveled to Madison, S.D., for a non-conference 9-inning matchup against Dakota State and lost 10-4. The Tigers had a slow start but showed resilience by scoring in the eighth and ninth innings. Lane Darrow led the offense with a 3-for-5 performance and 2 RBIs, while Carter Olek added 2 hits and an RBI. Despite leaving 9 runners on base, the team continued to battle throughout the game.
Defensively, Dakota Wesleyan faced some challenges, committing 4 errors that led to a few unearned runs. However, the bullpen worked to limit the damage and kept the game competitive after a tough start. Tommy Dutton pitched 2 innings, while Emmot Nathan, Statton Corey, and Nolan Dvorak combined for solid relief, showing potential for improvement in future outings.
Up Next
Dakota Wesleyan will travel to Sioux City, Iowa this Thursday to face Briar Cliff in double header slated for a 1:00 p.m. first pitch.