Gophers didn't smash the ball but took advantage of miscues and ran the bases well, and pitching was outstanding.
Third weekend already where Gophers lose two out of three but were above water in run differential. Also second win over a top 10 team.
12 in a row at home starting Wednesday...
3 more in as Gopher with some aggressive base running to score 2 on an infield hit/error, then Larson scores from second on a Hellum infield single. 7-0 Gophers after 2 1/2.
Gophers catch a break, with their second baseman unable to snare a line drive one-hopper from Sutherland that would have likely been a inning ending DP, and instead plates 2...4-0, and bases loaded again after Larson draws a walk...
Nice at bat by Knoll to fight some good pitches off, then 4 pitch walk to Perry to bring in a run. 2-0, bases loaded, one out, new pitcher in, let's go Gophers!
Considering how much it has rained during the first two games, either it is really pouring in Eugene, or they really want to watch the NCAA selection show...😁
Per Kent Youngblood's article yesterday in Strib:
Because Williams Arena is being used for the MSHSL boys basketball tournament next week, the Gophers would likely not be able to host a first-round game.