Rutschman’s Blast Sends Beavers To 2-1 Win

SEATTLE – Adley Rutschman's two-run home run in the sixth inning sent the Oregon State baseball team to a 2-1 win over Minnesota Friday at T-Mobile Park.

Rutschman crushed a 2-2 pitch from Minnesota starter Max Meyer off the "Hit It Here Cafe" in right field, pushing the Beavers ahead after the Golden Gophers scored a solo run in the third. The home run was Rutschman's sixth of the season and scored Alex McGarry, who led off the inning with an infield single.

Grant Gambrell started for the Beavers (11-1 overall), and scattered three hits and a run in 4 2/3 innings. The junior struck out six and walked three, leaving with Minnesota up 1-0. He didn't figure in the decision, however, thanks to…