Lansing Sun

Michigan State's baseball team faced a setback against Minnesota, resulting in an even series after Saturday's game at Siebert Field. The event coincided with a special ceremony honoring Minnesota's head coach John Anderson, who is retiring after 43 years. Nearly 300 former players and staff attended the celebration.

The Spartans had previously secured a victory in Friday night's opener but fell short on Saturday, breaking their five-game winning streak against the Gophers. This marked Michigan State's first loss to Minnesota since 2021.

Currently, Michigan State holds a Big Ten record of 10-10 and an overall record of 22-24. Meanwhile, Minnesota stands at 22-22 overall and 8-12 in conference play.

In the recent match, freshman Ryan McKay and junior Nick Williams both contributed offensively with two hits each. Several other Spartans added to the effort with hits and runs scored.

Senior pitcher Nick Powers achieved a personal milestone by entering MSU's Career Strikeout Top 10 list with a total of 181 strikeouts.

Minnesota took an early lead with a strong first inning and continued to build on it throughout the game, ultimately securing a decisive win over Michigan State.

The teams will conclude their series on Sunday before Michigan State returns home for its final games of the regular season, including matches against Eastern Michigan and Nebraska.

Fans can follow updates on Michigan State baseball through various online platforms provided by MSUSpartans.com.