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Gophers Prepare for Four Game Homestand Against SDSU and Washington
4/7/2026 4:05:00 PM | Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota baseball team returns to Siebert Field this week for a four game homestand, taking on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits for a mid-week tilt before welcoming the Washington Huskies for a three game series.
GAME INFORMATION
Game One
Minnesota (18-13, 3-9 B1G) vs. South Dakota State (9-19, 4-5 SUMMIT)
Wednesday, Apr. 8
Minneapolis, Minn.
Siebert Field
6:02 PM
Game Two
Minnesota (18-13, 3-9 B1G) vs. Washington (15-17, 6-6 B1G)
Friday, Apr. 10
Minneapolis, Minn.
Siebert Field
6:02 PM
Game Three
Minnesota (18-13, 3-9 B1G) vs. Washington (15-17, 6-6 B1G)
Saturday, Apr. 11
Minneapolis, Minn.
Siebert Field
3:02 PM
Game Four
Minnesota (18-13, 3-9 B1G) vs. Washington (15-17, 6-6 B1G)
Sunday, Apr. 12
Minneapolis, Minn.
Siebert Field
1:02 PM
Head to Head History
-Minnesota is 43-15 overall all-time against the Jackrabbits, holding a 7-3 record over their last 10 matchups at home. Their most recent tilt saw the Gophers take the win in extra innings at U.S. Bank Stadium, 3-2.
-The Gophers are 3-7 overall all-time against the Huskies, with this weekend being the first time these two teams will face off since Washington joined the Big Ten. Their most recent tilt dates back to the 2019 season, with the Huskies taking the win in Seattle, 5-7.
Scouting the Competition
-The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits are 9-19 overall and 4-5 against Summit League opponents, coming off a 21-2 win over Northern Colorado. Owen Siegert leads the Jackrabbit offense, hitting .343 over 102 at bats with 13 RBIs.
-The University of Washington Huskies are 15-17 overall and 6-6 against Big Ten opponents, coming off a 2-9 loss against Gonzaga. Colton Bower leads the Huskies' offense, hitting .337 over 92 at bats with seven home runs.
Last Time Out
-Minnesota tallied a 1-2 record in Iowa City last weekend, taking game one against the Hawkeyes 9-4 before dropping games two and three.
What's On Tap
-The Gophers will head across town for another mid-week matchup with the University of St. Thomas before heading to the west coast next weekend for a three game series against No. 1 UCLA.
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 67 through 31 games.
-Senior outfielder Easton Richter leads Minnesota in individual stolen bases this season, tallying 12 through his 30 appearances this year.
Walks Will Haunt
-Minnesota leads the Big Ten Conference in walks drawn this season, tallying 187 bases on balls this spring through 31 games.
-Junior shortstop Jack Spanier leads the Gophers in individual drawn walks, tallying 29 bases on balls through 29 total appearances this year.