Hellquist named Huskies Starter

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(Duluth, MN) — Head Field Manager Daniel Hersey has named his NWL Opening Day starting pitcher for tomorrows game against the Willmar Stingers, and it’s a name that may be familiar to those who follow UMD Bulldog baseball. Southpaw Bo Hellquist will take the mound in hopes of leading the Huskies to a season-opening victory.

Hellquist, a 6’3” sophomore lefty out of Savage, MN, had a successful season as a Bulldog in 2014. He started in a team-high 9 games, posting a 4-4 record. Hellquist led the team in innings pitched with 51, strikeouts with 40, and complete games with 5. He also held opponents to an impressive .210 batting average. In 2013, Hellquist appeared in 12 games, posting a 1-2 record and 4.89 ERA in 38.2 innings. He struck out 29 while walking 13.

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