Not sure if I agree with the outlook for Mathison.  The Ole's need Todd to pitch.  They don't lose much with Maus at short either defensively or offensively.  I'm hopeful that Todd does not go back to short so that he can focus on pitching in the playoffs.  With him pitching the Ole's have a real shot at getting to the World Series.  Without......I'm not so sure.  Alex Beckman was impressive in yesterday's game against Carleton.  He pitched a two-hit shutout, his pitches were consistently down, and he mixed his speeds up well.  Two points to consider, Carleton is not Gustavus and the umpire had a low strike zone.  On another point, Chris Terrazas, two time all-MIAC and all region player, rolled his ankle in the third inning.  He played a few more but had to be pulled in the 6th when the game was in hand.  It will hurt tremendously if Chris, a pure fastball hitter, is not in the lineup against UST this weekend.

St Olaf swept Bethel 11-6 and 7-4.  Two HR's by Schmeising and 5 hits by Terrazas (1 HR) led the victories.  Mathison was fully dressed but didn't play.  If Mathison can come back at full strength, his injury could be a silver lining for the Oles as it's forcing some of the other pitchers to step it up.