CLAREMORE, Okla. — Griffon Baseball fell in Sunday's series finale at Rogers State, losing 5-4 after nearly erasing a three-run deficit at the Diamond Sports Complex.

Ryan Neise opened up the scoring for Missouri Western (5-16, 2-11 MIAA) with a two-RBI single in the top of the second, scoring Jerry Nix and Hunter Rumachik. Rogers State (17-8, 5-8 MIAA) responded with a run in the third and fifth inning, tying the game at 2-2. One inning later, the Hillcats grabbed the lead after a fielding error by Jhonatan Pena. Facing a 5-2 disadvantage in the eighth, Neise notched another RBI, singling to center to bring home Nix.

Bryson McCarn plated Neise with a triple to right field moments later, but the Griffons were turned away in the ninth to give RSU the series win.

NOTABLES

• In his first game back since March 5, Neise stole his first base of the season.
• Neise also led the Griffs at the plate, going 3-fo-4 with a a run scored and a career-high three RBI.
• Nix slashed his third double of the season.

UP NEXT
Missouri Western concludes its road trip with a Tuesday matchup vs. William Jewell (14-6) at 5 p.m. in Liberty, Missouri, at Talley Stadium. The Cardinals are coming off a series loss at Drury, losing the last two out of three vs. Panthers.