GOLDEN, Colo. (April 14, 2017) – Erik Hildebrandt recorded a team-high three hits for Adams State University during a 16-3 loss to Colorado School of Mines on Friday night.

The Grizzlies (11-25, 5-17 RMAC) conclude the four-game series with a Saturday doubleheader beginning at 12pm.

The Orediggers (18-17, 10-12 RMAC) scored in all but two innings and concluded the RMAC tilt with four home runs. A seven-run third inning gave Mines an 11-0 lead as Adams State sent their first runner across home plate in the fourth.

ASU's initial run was set up by a leadoff triple to right field from Hildebrandt. Michael Downs brought his teammate in to score with a RBI single up the middle. The Grizzlies loaded the bases later in the frame but back-to-back outs ended ASU's threat.

Two more ASU runs came in the ninth beginning with a Tony Stanich RBI double to score Nick Hill. A Hildebrandt single, with a CSM error on the play, brought Stanich in to cap off ASU's scoring.

The potent Oredigger lineup made it a frustrating outing for starting pitcher Daniel Brennan (1-6) who lasted 2.2 innings on the mound. Brennan was responsible for six runs off six hits while also recording a strikeout. Relievers Ryan Ferguson and Chance Ward spent time on the mound as Bryce Rone finished the game with a scoreless eighth frame.

CSM's starter Jake Englehart (3-0) picked up the win in 7.0 innings of work with one run allowed off five hits.

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