SIOUX FALLS – A ninth-inning rally fell short for Augustana Friday in a 5-4 loss to Minnesota State in the first game of the NCAA Division II Super Regional at Ronken Field.
The Vikings (45-19) trailed 5-0 before scoring four runs in the bottom of the ninth. Trevor Winterstein hit an RBI double, followed by a two-run double to Jack Hines and an RBI single by Nick Banowetz.
Augustana had the bases loaded with two out, but Ragan Pinnow struck out looking to end the game.
Augustana must defeat Minnesota State twice on Saturday to advance to the NCAA Division II World Series.
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