Missouri State defeated Dallas Baptist 8-2 Saturday at Horner Ballpark, evening their series against the Patriots.
Pitching Dominance and Late-Game Offense
The Missouri State pitching staff, comprised of Owen Slater, Brock Lucas, Max Knight, and Tyler Charlton, combined for the team’s first two-hitter since May 2021. Dallas Baptist, now 15-12 and 5-3 in Conference USA play, initially took a 2-0 lead on an RBI single and a double steal.
Missouri State tied the game in the fifth inning after Logan Fyffe’s single broke up a no-hitter bid by Dallas Baptist starter Jared Schaeffer. Gabe Roessler followed with a two-run double.
The Bears (17-8, 6-2) then broke the game open with six runs over the eighth and ninth innings. Caden Bogenpohl and Carter Bergman led off the eighth with a double and single, respectively, setting up a go-ahead double by Bobby Atkinson and a sacrifice fly by Logan Fyffe to take a 4-2 lead. In the ninth, the Bears loaded the bases and scored on an Atkinson walk, a two-run single by Knight, and a squeeze play by Roessler.
Bogenpohl went 3-for-4 at the plate, while Bergman reached base four times. Atkinson, Knight, and Roessler each drove in multiple runs.
Bryce Cermenelli extended his hitting streak to 13 games, and Taeg Gollert recorded his 66th career double, moving him one shy of tying the program record and into a tie for fourth in program history with 102 extra-base hits.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next game?
The final game of the series is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at Dallas Baptist.
Who pitched for Missouri State in this game?
Owen Slater, Brock Lucas, Max Knight, and Tyler Charlton combined to pitch for Missouri State.
What was the final score?
Missouri State defeated Dallas Baptist 8-2.
What factors will be key for Missouri State as they attempt to win the series tomorrow?
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