UJ Baseball Splits Doubleheader With Bemidji State

Jamestown Jimmies win first game 6-5 before Bemidji State comes back to take second game 9-7

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:58am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a college baseball game, with the contrasting team colors of Jamestown and Bemidji State creating a visually striking composition.The intense back-and-forth action of the Jamestown-Bemidji State baseball doubleheader is captured in a dynamic, cubist-inspired illustration.Duluth Today

The Jamestown Jimmies baseball team split a doubleheader with Bemidji State on Wednesday, winning the first game 6-5 before falling 9-7 in the second game. In the first game, Reese Logsdon hit a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Jamestown the victory. However, Bemidji State scored seven runs in the first two innings of the second game and held on for the win despite a late Jamestown rally.

Why it matters

The split keeps both teams in the middle of the pack in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) standings, as Jamestown looks to improve its position and Bemidji State tries to climb up the rankings. The dramatic finishes in both games showcase the competitiveness of the NSIC baseball season.

The details

In the first game, Jamestown jumped out to a 5-0 lead after two innings before Bemidji State rallied to tie the game at 5-5. Logsdon's go-ahead hit in the sixth inning proved to be the difference. Elias Harris (2-1) earned the win for Jamestown. In the second game, Bemidji State's Beau Thoma had a big day at the plate, hitting a three-run homer as part of a four-run fourth inning that gave the Beavers a 7-1 lead. Jamestown made a late push with three home runs, but couldn't complete the comeback.

  • The doubleheader took place on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Jamestown and Bemidji State are currently in the middle of the NSIC baseball season.

The players

Reese Logsdon

A player for the Jamestown Jimmies who hit the go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning of the first game.

Beau Thoma

A player for the Bemidji State Beavers who hit a three-run home run as part of a four-run fourth inning in the second game.

Elias Harris

The Jamestown Jimmies pitcher who earned the win in the first game.

Nolan McCaffery

The Jamestown Jimmies starting pitcher who gave up six runs in one inning plus in the second game.

Matty Morin

A Jamestown Jimmies player who hit a two-run double and a solo home run in the second game.

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What they’re saying

“For the second straight outing, Jamestown Jimmies Baseball had a win with drama but could not complete a doubleheader sweep.”

— David Burrall, Author

What’s next

Jamestown is scheduled to play a doubleheader at Minnesota Duluth on Saturday and a single game on Sunday as they continue their NSIC schedule.

The takeaway

This split doubleheader showcases the competitive nature of the NSIC baseball season, with both Jamestown and Bemidji State battling to improve their conference standings. The dramatic finishes in both games highlight the unpredictability and excitement of college baseball.