NIACC opens with pair of wins
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Area Community College | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 0 |
| Hibbing Community College | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing Community College | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | X | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Team Stats
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing Community College
MINNEAPOLIS - The NIACC baseball team opened its season with a doubleheader sweep over Hibbing CC on Monday at US Bank Stadium, the home of the Minnesota Vikings.
Under first-year coach Drew Sannes, the Trojans topped Hibbing CC 5-1 and 16-3.
In the first game, NIACC collected its five runs on eight hits. Will Sturek was 2 for 4 with a home run, Anthony Catalano was 2 for 4 and Brian Williams was 2 for 3.
Michael Sturek, who struck out four in 2 1/3 innings, gained the win in relief for the Trojans. Starting pitcher Patrick Pridgen struck out six in three innings.
In the second game, the Trojans pounded out 13 hits to score their 16 runs. Ross Cochran led the offensive charge by going 3 for 4 with four RBIs.
Also for NIACC, Ayrton Laird was 2 for 3, Catalano was 2 for 4, Mason Hyde was 1 for 1 with a home run.
Starting pitcher Caden Kratz gained the win by striking out six in three innings.
NIACC returns to action Friday at the Babe Howard Classic in Millington, Tenn. The Trojans face Mineral Area College at 4 p.m.
Notes: Michael Sturek has career record of 2-0 ... Kratz has career record of 4-5 ... Will Sturek has 11 career home runs.