GOLDEN, Colo. – Fort Hays State fell to Colorado Mines by run-rule, 16-1, on Sunday (Feb. 21). FHSU had to settle for a split in the four-game series and will enter MIAA play next weekend at 6-5 overall.
Fort Hays State trailed 6-0 after two innings before getting its only run of the game in the third. Caleb Cherryholmes singled through the left side to score Nick Hammeke. Cherryholmes was the only Tiger with a multiple-hit game with two.
The Orediggers tagged FHSU starter Jackson Rolfs for six runs (five earned) over the first two innings. Rolfs moved to 2-1 on the season. Casey Sedbrook lasted an inning, allowing two runs, and Logan Herd went 2.2 innings allowing eight runs (five earned). Will Amen got the final out against the Orediggers in the sixth. FHSU pitchers surrendered 17 hits and four walks, but did not strike out any batters.
Colorado Mines pitcher A.J. Valerio threw 6.0 strong innings, allowing just one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out two. Martin Clark pitched the final inning and also struck out two.
Fort Hays State enters conference play with a three-game series against Central Missouri at home next weekend. The teams will play one game each day, starting Friday.