MSU Baseball Faces Must-Win Situation After Loss to Minnesota
East Lansing, MI – Michigan State University’s baseball team suffered a disappointing 11-5 defeat to Minnesota in Game Two of their series on Friday, following a close 4-3 loss on Thursday. This setback leaves the Spartans with a 12-17 record in conference play and one game behind Northwestern, who also lost. However, MSU holds the tiebreaker over them.
The team now finds themselves in a must-win scenario for the final game of the series. If MSU secures a victory and Northwestern loses, they will clinch a spot in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, avoiding a second consecutive season without postseason play.
Minnesota’s offense proved overwhelming, scoring ten of their eleven runs in just two innings. MSU’s starting pitcher, sophomore Tate Farquhar, struggled, allowing four runs over three innings. The Minnesota lineup hit four home runs, capitalizing on defensive lapses from the Spartans. Despite the challenging circumstances, MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr. expressed confidence in his team. "It’s not over; we’re not done yet," he said.
The series finale is set for Saturday at 1 p.m., with junior right-hander Nolan Higgins on the mound as MSU aims to keep their postseason hopes alive.
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