University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, May 24
Mesa, Ariz.
12 pm
University of Northern Colorado
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CSU Bakersfield
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Photo by: Darryl Webb
Recap: @NCBearsBaseball Season Ends Against CSU Bakersfield
5/24/2018 4:27:00 PM | Baseball
Northern Colorado baseball was eliminated from the WAC Tournament on Thursday in a 2-0 loss to CSU Bakersfield
MESA, Ariz. – Northern Colorado baseball saw its season end on Thursday afternoon, just missing out on a timely hit as CSU Bakersfield won 2-0. UNC finishes its season at 29-24 overall.
How It Happened
Andrew Penner lined a pitch down the left field line for a double and Luis Martinez doubled to the gap in right-center scoring Penner to make it 1-0 with two outs in the first inning putting CSUB up.
UNC's bats were quiet early on, but the Bears found a way to load the bases in the third. Alex Kiel singled through the left side while Dean Lawson walked and Matt Burkart was hit by a pitch with two outs. Northern Colorado's threat was ended when Jack Pauley's hit down the left field line hung inside the field of play just long enough to be caught for the out.
The game remained 1-0 until the fifth inning when Jake Ortega reached on a two-out walk. He came home to score when a high fly ball was lost in the air and fell in for a double in left center by Noah Barba extending the 'Runners lead to 2-0.
CSUB starter Devante Butler pitched seven scoreless innings before Naithen Dewsnap came into the game in the eighth looking for the save. UNC put a pair on as Miller and Lawson each singled to start the eighth. A well-executed sacrifice bunt by Matt Burkart put the tying run in scoring position. Unfortunately for the Bears, that's where they would stay as the inning ended with a strikeout and groundout.
In the team's final chance, Northern Colorado put a runner on with Evan Johnson reaching on an error and Tyler Yamaguchi extending the game with a two-out single. UNC's season ended on a groundout to second.
Game Changer
CSU Bakersfield pitchers Davonte Bulter and Naithen Dewsnap combined for a seven-hit shutout against the Bears. The duo struck out eight and walked just one.
Stat to Know
Northern Colorado had its chances on Thursday, but timely hitting alluded the team. UNC was 2-for-15 with runners on base, 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-11 with two outs.
Game Notes
- Alex Kiel left it all out on the field in his final game as a Bear. The senior catcher went 3-for-4 at the plate with two singles and a double, also cutting down a pair of CSUB baserunners on the base paths.
- Keenan Lum had a qualify final start for his career going 6.2 innings allowing two runs, both earned, on eight hits while striking out one.
- Dean Lawson had another two-hit game with a single and double against the Roadrunners.
- The 29 wins are the most for Northern Colorado baseball since the 2013 season.
How It Happened
Andrew Penner lined a pitch down the left field line for a double and Luis Martinez doubled to the gap in right-center scoring Penner to make it 1-0 with two outs in the first inning putting CSUB up.
UNC's bats were quiet early on, but the Bears found a way to load the bases in the third. Alex Kiel singled through the left side while Dean Lawson walked and Matt Burkart was hit by a pitch with two outs. Northern Colorado's threat was ended when Jack Pauley's hit down the left field line hung inside the field of play just long enough to be caught for the out.
The game remained 1-0 until the fifth inning when Jake Ortega reached on a two-out walk. He came home to score when a high fly ball was lost in the air and fell in for a double in left center by Noah Barba extending the 'Runners lead to 2-0.
CSUB starter Devante Butler pitched seven scoreless innings before Naithen Dewsnap came into the game in the eighth looking for the save. UNC put a pair on as Miller and Lawson each singled to start the eighth. A well-executed sacrifice bunt by Matt Burkart put the tying run in scoring position. Unfortunately for the Bears, that's where they would stay as the inning ended with a strikeout and groundout.
In the team's final chance, Northern Colorado put a runner on with Evan Johnson reaching on an error and Tyler Yamaguchi extending the game with a two-out single. UNC's season ended on a groundout to second.
Game Changer
CSU Bakersfield pitchers Davonte Bulter and Naithen Dewsnap combined for a seven-hit shutout against the Bears. The duo struck out eight and walked just one.
Stat to Know
Northern Colorado had its chances on Thursday, but timely hitting alluded the team. UNC was 2-for-15 with runners on base, 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-11 with two outs.
Game Notes
- Alex Kiel left it all out on the field in his final game as a Bear. The senior catcher went 3-for-4 at the plate with two singles and a double, also cutting down a pair of CSUB baserunners on the base paths.
- Keenan Lum had a qualify final start for his career going 6.2 innings allowing two runs, both earned, on eight hits while striking out one.
- Dean Lawson had another two-hit game with a single and double against the Roadrunners.
- The 29 wins are the most for Northern Colorado baseball since the 2013 season.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Butler, Davonte (4-7)
L: Lum, Keenan (3-3)
S: Dewsnap, Naithen (6)
Batting:
2B: Barba, Noah 1 ; Penner, Andrew 1 ; Martinez, Luis 1
RBI: Barba, Noah 1 ; Martinez, Luis 1
SH: Oliver, Jassen 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ortega, Jake 1 ; Penner, Andrew 1
CS: Ortega, Jake 1 ; Penner, Andrew 1
Batting:
2B: Lawson, Dean 1 ; Kiel, Alex 1
SH: Burkart, Matt 1 ; Yamaguchi, Tyler 1
Base Running:
HBP: Burkart, Matt 1
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AB
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H
1
RBI
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