Vikings open postseason action with emphatic victory

TL;DR

Augustana baseball team won 21-4 against Minnesota Crookston in the 2026 NSIC Baseball Tournament. Key players included Ragan Pinnow with seven RBI and Carter Heinsch with four RBI.

Key points

Augustana won 21-4 against Minnesota Crookston
Ragan Pinnow had seven RBI
Carter Heinsch added four RBI
Augustana's record improved to 38-13
Game played at Sioux Falls Stadium

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AUGUSTANA) — The Augustana baseball team opened its trek through the 2026 NSIC Baseball Tournament on Wednesday afternoon, winning 21-4 in seven innings against Minnesota Crookston at Sioux Falls Stadium.

Records
Augustana 38-13
Minnesota Crookston 26-24

Ragan Pinnow went 3 for 4 with seven RBI while Carter Heinsch added three hits, four RBI and scored three times. Brandon Weigel scored five times and had three RBI while Kobe Eikmeier scored three times and drove in three runs.

Mariano Gomez struck out five in three innings while walking seven and allowing four runs. Jack Sutton and Cal Schmelzle each threw a pair of scoreless frames to close out the win.

Weigel was hit by a pitch to open the bottom of the first and moved to second on a Nate Soelter single. On the fourth pitch of his at bat, Heinsch doubled to score Weigel and give AU a lead. Pinnow added a pair during the next at bat, doubling to left center to take a 3-0 lead.

After the Golden Eagles tied the game in the top of the second inning, the bats sent a charge back through the Vikings. Maddox Foss singled and Eikmeier hit a two-run blast to reclaim the lead. Weigel followed with a double and, with one out, Heinsch drove him home with a single to double up UMC at 6-3.

Q&A

What was the score of the Augustana vs. Minnesota Crookston baseball game?

The score was 21-4 in favor of Augustana.

Who were the standout players in the Augustana baseball game?

Ragan Pinnow had seven RBI, while Carter Heinsch contributed four RBI and three hits.

How did Augustana perform in the 2026 NSIC Baseball Tournament?

Augustana opened the tournament with a decisive victory, improving their record to 38-13.