Box Score
OMAHA, Neb. – The Western Illinois University Leathernecks posted a 4-0 shutout win over the North Dakota State University baseball team Sunday, April 22, at Seymour Smith Park.
North Dakota State (14-18, 7-9 Summit League) is scheduled to host Dakota State Wednesday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Newman Outdoor Field.
Sophomore
Tucker Rohde tallied NDSU's only hit of the game – a single to right field, leading the Bison at the plate.
Redshirt sophomore
Mitch O'Connor (0-3) suffered the loss on the mound after giving up three earned runs on four hits with two strikeouts and one walk in 2 1/3 innings.
C.J. Schaeffer went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, RBI and run scored to pace Western Illinois (9-22, 7-7 Summit League) in the batter's box.
Leatherneck starter Ian Koch (3-5) earned the victory after giving up no earned runs on one hit with 10 strikeouts and two walks in eight innings of work.
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