DWU assistant coach Kevin Nunn is recoverying well at his home in Mitchell after suffering a heart attack while the team was on the road in Kansas. Nunn, the team's hitting coach, suffered the attack Saturday evening while resting in his hotel room.
"He is a lucky guy," DWU head coach Steve Gust said. "He had major blockage in his arteries. The doctor cleared them up and expects nearly a full recovery. If he would have let it go, things could have been a lot worse."
Nunn will not accompany the team to Arizona for its spring break games, but is expected to return the following week.
"We're excited to have him return," Gust said. "He is completely committed to our kids and the program. We just don't want him to return too soon. Our first concern is his health."
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Kansas not Missouri
The DWU baseball team will be heading to Salina, Kansas this weekend instead of Missouri Valley. The change is due to a scheduling conflict that would have matched the Tiger baseball team with the junior varsity team from Missouri.
"Because of a scheduling conflict, we would not have been able to play the varsity team at Missouri Valley," DWU head coach Steve Gust said. "We felt a change was needed for the betterment of our program."
Instead, DWU will matchup against Kansas Wesleyan, a team that was one win away from the NAIA World Series a year ago.
"It's important to play the good teams early in the season," Gust explained. "Those teams will expose your weaknesses and make you better as a team. As important as wins are this time of the year, it's more important to improve as a team. The only way to maxmimze that is to play the real good teams."
The two teams will play two 7 inning games Saturday and one 9 inning game Sunday. Start times are 1 p.m. both days.
"We're excited to play another good team," Gust said. "Sterling College was very good last week and we had chances to win. Hopefully this week we'll be able to figure out a way to beat a real good team."
"Because of a scheduling conflict, we would not have been able to play the varsity team at Missouri Valley," DWU head coach Steve Gust said. "We felt a change was needed for the betterment of our program."
Instead, DWU will matchup against Kansas Wesleyan, a team that was one win away from the NAIA World Series a year ago.
"It's important to play the good teams early in the season," Gust explained. "Those teams will expose your weaknesses and make you better as a team. As important as wins are this time of the year, it's more important to improve as a team. The only way to maxmimze that is to play the real good teams."
The two teams will play two 7 inning games Saturday and one 9 inning game Sunday. Start times are 1 p.m. both days.
"We're excited to play another good team," Gust said. "Sterling College was very good last week and we had chances to win. Hopefully this week we'll be able to figure out a way to beat a real good team."
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Missouri Valley
The DWU baseball team heads to Marshall, Missouri this weekend for a 3-game set against Missouri Valley. The team will play two 7-inning games Saturday and one 9-inning game Saturday.
DWU will be staying at the Comfort Inn in Marshall. The number to the hotel is (660) 886-8080.
DWU will be staying at the Comfort Inn in Marshall. The number to the hotel is (660) 886-8080.
Whirlwind of a start
The start to the 2012 baseball season has been a whirlwind of emotions for the DWU baseball team. The team started by taking three out of four from Dickinson State in the Metrodome. Pitching was dominant for the Tigers in the Dome. Starters Ethan Opsahl, Joey Fitzgerald and Nick Pecha all looked good in their season debuts. Closer Zac Custer earned two saves in the series.
"Our pitching was very sound," DWU head coach Steve Gust said. "They got ahead of the hitters, changed things up a bit and competed. They were better than expected."
Offensively, Kirk McBreen and Erik Nockleby had strong showings and big hits for the Tigers. Defense was also solid for the Tigers, led by Maximum Shower's play in left field.
"Max made some unbelievable plays," said Gust. "His plays really sparked our performance."
Last weekend, the Tigers ran into a buzz saw of sorts with Sterling College. Sterling won three games in impressive fashion.
"Sterling had quality arms and players," Gust said. "They could do it all. It was good for our team to see such an elite team."
The Tigers kept the score close in all three games but couldn't get over the hump against Sterling.
"They were the better team, but we still had chances to win," said Gust. "That's all you can ask for as a team."
DWU had chances to win two games Sunday against Bethany, too, but a walk off grand slam prevented them from winning game one.
"That was a tough one to lose," said Gust. "We had a great comeback in game one only to see them rally in the last inning. Although it was extremely disappointing, games like this will only help us down the road."
DWU finished the six-game road trip with a one-loss in game two against Bethany.
"It just wasn't our weekend," Gust said. "But I liked a lot of what we did as a team. As tough as the results were, I know these games are going to help us as a team."
"Our pitching was very sound," DWU head coach Steve Gust said. "They got ahead of the hitters, changed things up a bit and competed. They were better than expected."
Offensively, Kirk McBreen and Erik Nockleby had strong showings and big hits for the Tigers. Defense was also solid for the Tigers, led by Maximum Shower's play in left field.
"Max made some unbelievable plays," said Gust. "His plays really sparked our performance."
Last weekend, the Tigers ran into a buzz saw of sorts with Sterling College. Sterling won three games in impressive fashion.
"Sterling had quality arms and players," Gust said. "They could do it all. It was good for our team to see such an elite team."
The Tigers kept the score close in all three games but couldn't get over the hump against Sterling.
"They were the better team, but we still had chances to win," said Gust. "That's all you can ask for as a team."
DWU had chances to win two games Sunday against Bethany, too, but a walk off grand slam prevented them from winning game one.
"That was a tough one to lose," said Gust. "We had a great comeback in game one only to see them rally in the last inning. Although it was extremely disappointing, games like this will only help us down the road."
DWU finished the six-game road trip with a one-loss in game two against Bethany.
"It just wasn't our weekend," Gust said. "But I liked a lot of what we did as a team. As tough as the results were, I know these games are going to help us as a team."
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Metrodome lodging
The DWU baseball team will be staying in the Fairfiled Inn in Eden Prairie this week as part of its opening weekend. The Tigers will play Friday (3 p.m.) and Saturday morning starting at 7:30 a.m. DWU will play a four-game set against Dickinson State.
The following is the hotel information:
Hotel Information
Hotel: Eden Prairie Fairfield Inn & Suites
11325 Viking Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 General Manager: Teri Butler
Hotel Phone: 952-903-9444
Hotel Fax: 952-903-9444
Hotel Email: edenprairieff@tmihospitality.com
Hotel Website: http://marriott.com/mspfe
Hotel Amenities:
Exercise Room;Continental Breakfast;Free High Speed Internet;Free Local Calls;Indoor Pool;Jacuzzi;Guest Laundry;Business Center;Hair Dryer;In Room Coffee;Shuttle;Market/Suite Shop;Valet Laundry
Restaurants Within Walking Distance:
Subway, Roly-Poly, Don Pablo's, Redstone, Wildfire, Eden Prairie Mall Food Court
The following is the hotel information:
Hotel Information
Hotel: Eden Prairie Fairfield Inn & Suites
11325 Viking Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 General Manager: Teri Butler
Hotel Phone: 952-903-9444
Hotel Fax: 952-903-9444
Hotel Email: edenprairieff@tmihospitality.com
Hotel Website: http://marriott.com/mspfe
Hotel Amenities:
Exercise Room;Continental Breakfast;Free High Speed Internet;Free Local Calls;Indoor Pool;Jacuzzi;Guest Laundry;Business Center;Hair Dryer;In Room Coffee;Shuttle;Market/Suite Shop;Valet Laundry
Restaurants Within Walking Distance:
Subway, Roly-Poly, Don Pablo's, Redstone, Wildfire, Eden Prairie Mall Food Court
Friday, February 10, 2012
Team calendars for sale
The DWU baseball team is selling calendars to help offset costs of its spring trip to Tucson, Arizona. The calendars feature photos of all members of the team, action shots from a year ago, the 2012 schedule and much more information on the team and individual players.
"These calendars are a great keepsake for our players and their families," DWU head caoch Steve Gust said. "They also provide valuable information for the 2012 season."
Calendars can be purchased for $15. Send a check to Steve Gust, DWU baseball, 1200 West University Ave. Mitchell, SD 57301. Once payment is received, calendars will be shipped immediately.
"These calendars are a great keepsake for our players and their families," DWU head caoch Steve Gust said. "They also provide valuable information for the 2012 season."
Calendars can be purchased for $15. Send a check to Steve Gust, DWU baseball, 1200 West University Ave. Mitchell, SD 57301. Once payment is received, calendars will be shipped immediately.
Gearing up
The season opener is set to begin in just seven days. The DWU baseball team has been practicing since early January in anticipation of Friday's opener against Dickinson State at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN. The opener includes doubleheaders both Friday and Saturday. The times for Friday's games have been pushed back to a 3 p.m. start time from the original 12 noon start. Saturday's games are still set to begin at 7:30 a.m.
The Metrodome begins the season schedule which includes stops in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Arizona. The 55-game schedule includes games against Division I, II, III and NAIA opponents. The conference opener is set to begin in late March. The conference tourney will be held at Haymarket Field in Lincoln, NE, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Tigers are picked to finish 9th in the conference, according to the recently announced conference poll voted on by the coaches. However, expectations are a bit higher in the Tigers camp.
"We believe we have the talent to compete with every team in the conference," DWU head coach Steve Gust said. "Our guys have been working extremely hard, both on and off the field. Talent-wise, we're very solid up and down the lineup. Our best attribute, however, might be our desire as a team. We have guys who have high expectations for themselves and their teammates."
The Metrodome begins the season schedule which includes stops in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Arizona. The 55-game schedule includes games against Division I, II, III and NAIA opponents. The conference opener is set to begin in late March. The conference tourney will be held at Haymarket Field in Lincoln, NE, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Tigers are picked to finish 9th in the conference, according to the recently announced conference poll voted on by the coaches. However, expectations are a bit higher in the Tigers camp.
"We believe we have the talent to compete with every team in the conference," DWU head coach Steve Gust said. "Our guys have been working extremely hard, both on and off the field. Talent-wise, we're very solid up and down the lineup. Our best attribute, however, might be our desire as a team. We have guys who have high expectations for themselves and their teammates."
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