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Minnesota Set to Host St. Thomas Before Three Game Road Series Against Penn State
4/27/2026 4:57:00 PM | Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota baseball team returns to action this week, welcoming the St. Thomas Tommies to Siebert Field for a mid-week matchup before hitting the road to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions for their final road series of the regular season.
GAME INFORMATION
Game One
Minnesota (26-17, 8-13 B1G) vs. St. Thomas (9-29, 6-11 SUMMIT)
Siebert Field
Minneapolis, Minn.
Tuesday, Apr. 28
6:02 PM (CT)
Game Two
Minnesota (26-17, 8-13 B1G) vs. Penn State (12-29, 5-16 B1G)
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
University Park, Pa.
Friday, May 1
4:30 PM (CT)
Game Three
Minnesota (26-17, 8-13 B1G) vs. Penn State (12-29, 5-16 B1G)
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
University Park, Pa.
Saturday, May 2
1:00 PM (CT)
Game Four
Minnesota (26-17, 8-13 B1G) vs. Penn State (12-29, 5-16 B1G)
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
University Park, Pa.
Sunday, May 3
12:00 PM (CT)
Head to Head History
-The Gophers are 15-3 overall against the Tommies in program history, holding a 7-1 home record and 2-0 away record over their last 10 matchups. Minnesota came out on top in their last meeting, closing out the game 24-2 in seven innings.
-Minnesota is 43-24 overall against the Nittany Lions throughout program history, holding a 1-5 home record, 2-1 away record, and 0-1 neutral site record over their last 10 matchups. The Gophers fell in the two teams' most recent tilt last season, losing 15-10 at Siebert Field.
Scouting the Competition
-The University of St. Thomas Tommies are 9-29 overall and 6-11 against Summit League opponents in 2026, entering the matchup following a 18-12 comeback victory over Omaha. Owen Bond currently leads the Tommies' offense, hitting .356 over 118 at bats with 19 RBIs.
-The Penn State University Nittany Lions are 12-29 overall and 5-16 against Big Ten opponents in 2026, entering the weekend after getting swept by No. 15 Oregon. Michael Anderson currently leads the Nittany Lions' offense, hitting .364 over 151 at bats with 18 home runs.
Last Time Out
-The Gopher tallied a 4-0 week last week, taking down North Dakota State in a mid-week tilt before sweeping Northwestern in a three game series.
What's On Tap
-Minnesota is set to host the Michigan Wolverines for a three game series next weekend for their second to last home weekend of the season.
Threat On The Basepaths
-The Gophers continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the basepaths, leading the Big Ten conference in total stolen bases this year with 90 through 43 games.
-Senior outfielder Easton Richter leads Minnesota in individual stolen bases this season, tallying 17 through his 42 appearances this year.
Walks Will Haunt
-Minnesota ranks second throughout the Big Ten in walks drawn this season, tallying 245 bases on balls this spring through 43 games.
-Junior shortstop Jack Spanier leads the Gophers in individual drawn walks, tallying 38 bases on balls through 41 total appearances this year.
First B1G Home Series Sweep Since 2019
-With their 7-2 game three victory over Northwestern, Minnesota has secured their first Big Ten conference home series sweep since taking all three against Ohio State during the 2019 season.
Neels Named B1G Player of the Week
-Weber Neels was named B1G Player of the Week following his performance last week, tallying a .600 AVG, 1.200 SLG, and .667 OB% over 15 at bats, including three home runs.
McDevitt Reaches 50 Career Wins Mark
-With the victory on Sunday against Northwestern, head coach Ty Mcdevitt has earned his 50th career win as head coach since taking over the program following the 2024 season.
The Best Offense is a Good Defense
-The Minnesota defense has been a highlight of the 2026 season thus far, sitting tied for first in the Big Ten conference and tied for second in the nation for fielding percentage with a .985.