Omaha Mavericks dominate Jackrabbits 11‑3 behind Foertsch
OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — Tanner Foertsch pitched six innings of three-hit ball, allowing one earned run and striking out five, as Omaha defeated South Dakota State 11-3 on Friday in Summit League play. The Mavericks (20-24) pounded out 17 hits, led by Henry Zipay’s 4-for-5 performance with an RBI, Eli Hoerner’s 2-for-3 with three RBIs, and Chase Diggins’ 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Jackson Trout also drove in two runs. Omaha broke open a 1-0 lead with five runs in the fourth inning, added three unearned runs in the sixth, and two more in the seventh. The Jackrabbits (17-29) managed five hits. Luke Wroblewski homered in the seventh, and Travis Finney grounded in a run in the ninth. Trey Husar threw 1.2 scoreless innings for South Dakota State. The teams conclude their series Saturday.