ALAMOSA, Colo. (April 8th, 2016) – Adams State University became their own worst enemy on Friday during a 9-7 loss to Colorado School of Mines.
The Grizzlies (15-19, 11-10 RMAC) committed four errors and stranded 14 runners on base despite outhitting the Orediggers, 18-11.
The lackadaisical play allowed Colorado Mines to take a 9-4 lead through six innings but Adams State did attempt a comeback in the eighth with three runs. The Grizzlies were unable to pull ahead in their final frame at the plate although it began with a double to left center from
Michael Downs.
In the series opener, Downs and
Zach Moldenhauer led the ASU bats as both chipped in a 4-for-5 outing. Moldenhauer added a run scored and RBI as Downs was responsible for a run scored.
Deven Nelson added a 3-for-5 mark with 2 RBI as
Evan Weidner,
Dillon Granzella, and
Thomaslee Mares chipped in 2 hits apiece.
Tanner Wiemers (3-4) received the start but recorded the loss after tossing 6.0 frames. The senior allowed 9 runs off 8 hits but fell victim to defensive miscues that allowed Colorado Mines to take a lead.
Adams State took a brief 2-1 lead in the third with RBI singles from Weidner and Granzella but Colorado Mines notched a four-run fourth followed by two runs in the fifth and another two runs in the sixth.
Tyler Thomas (3-3) picked up the win for Colorado Mines as the Orediggers' offense tallied five doubles and a home run during the sixth.
The two conference foes return to the diamond tomorrow at 12pm for doubleheader action. Fans can follow along with live stats and free streaming video. All live coverage links can be found on the ASU baseball schedule page.
