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University of Minnesota
24-27, 10-19
Michigan State
27-25, 12-17
Richter Homers Twice in Minnesota's 11-5 Victory Against Michigan State
5/16/2025 8:57:00 PM | Baseball
EAST LANSING, MI. - Junior Easton Richter put together a stellar showing at the plate Friday, hitting two home runs to help lead the Minnesota Golden Gophers past the Michigan State Spartans 11-5.
Sophomore Kyle Remington (2-6) got the win for Minnesota (24-27, 10-19). The right-hander went 5.1 innings, giving up one run on seven hits, allowing one walk and striking out two.
Richter went 2-for-4 at the plate, supplementing his two home runs with five RBIs. Sophomore Charlie Sutherland added to Richter's awesome power-hitting performance by going 2 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs along with one walk. Freshman Jameson Martin also helped out for the Golden Gophers, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Golden Gophers got on the scoreboard first, starting in the third inning. Minnesota's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a three-run home run off the bat of Richter.
The Golden Gophers then held the Spartans scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. Minnesota hit three home runs in the inning on the way to pushing six runs aross. which brought the Golden Gophers lead to 10-0.
Michigan State narrowed Minnesota's lead to 10-3 before the Golden Gophers stretched the advantage to 11-3 in the ninth inning. Michigan State put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Minnesota still coasted to the 11-5 win.
GAME NOTES
» The Golden Gophers got two home runs off the bat of Richter.
» Junior Drew Berkland compiled three base knocks in the game for Minnesota.
» The Golden Gophers power output was led by Richter, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Richter drove in five runs for Minnesota.
» Minnesota's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed six runs across.
» Minnesota grabbed the lead at 4-0 in the top half of the third and never lost that advantage.
» Six Golden Gophers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» Minnesota hitters hit four homers in the ballgame.
» The Golden Gophers had a total of 15 hits.
» The Golden Gophers out-hit the Spartans at a 15-11 clip.
» Senior Josh Fitzgerald stole two bases in Friday's game.
» Minnesota went 6-for-12 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» Minnesota pitchers limited Michigan State to just 2-for-10 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» The Golden Gophers drew six walks from Michigan State pitching.
» Richter led the Golden Gophers at the plate, going 2 for 4 with two home runs and five RBIs.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Remington, Kyle (2-6)
L: Farquhar,Tate (3-3)
S: Rooney, Noah (4)
Batting:
2B: Berkland, Drew 1
HR: Sutherland, Charlie 1 ; Richter, Easton 2 ; Martin, Jameson 1
RBI: Sutherland, Charlie 2 ; Neels, Weber 1 ; Richter, Easton 5 ; Martin, Jameson 2 ; Larson, Jake 1
SF: Martin, Jameson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Fitzgerald, Josh 1 ; Berkland, Drew 1 ; Sutherland, Charlie 2 ; Neels, Weber 2 ; Richter, Easton 3 ; Martin, Jameson 1 ; Perry, Jake 1
SB: Fitzgerald, Josh 2 ; Berkland, Drew 1 ; Richter, Easton 1
PO: Berkland, Drew 1 ; Spanier, Jack 2
Batting:
2B: McKay,Ryan 1 ; Seymour,Randy 1
HR: Busch,Sam 1
RBI: Busch,Sam 2 ; Seymour,Randy 1 ; Berry,Caleb 1
Base Running:
RUNS: McKay,Ryan 1 ; Busch,Sam 1 ; Seymour,Randy 1 ; Murphy,Dayton 1 ; Sturgess,Isaac 1
