Junior Drew Berkland collected three hits to help lead the Minnesota Golden Gophers past the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 8-4 Saturday.
Junior Noah Rooney (3-1) got the win out of the bullpen for Minnesota (20-17, 7-10). The left-hander went 3.1 innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on five hits. Senior Eli Sundquist also pitched well, going 1.2 shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking one and striking out three.
In addition to his three hits, Berkland had a home run and two RBI to lead the Golden Gophers. Junior Weber Neels put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. Senior Josh Fitzgerald also contributed for Minnesota, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding a walk.
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