ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Falling into a 4-0 hole early, Griffon Baseball dropped game two vs. No. 16/12 Missouri Southern 5-3 on Saturday at the Spring Sports Complex.
While the Lions did take a comfortable lead with four runs in the top of the third, Missouri Western centerfielder
Jared Munk responded in the bottom half of the frame with a two-run home run to left field. Trailing 5-2 later on in the sixth,
Will Courtney sent a solo shot to left to cut MSSU's lead down to two. Later on in the ninth with
Brenden Andersen on base after a hit by pitch,
Travis Wiese grounded into a fielder's choice to end the game at 5-3.
After the game, Missouri Western recognized 15 players on Senior Day.
NOTABLES
- Munk's homer puts him in a five-player tie for most on the team with three.
- Relief pitcher Zack Cushing struck out six Lions in 3.1 innings.
- The Griffon pitching staff struck MSSU out 12 times.
UP NEXT
Missouri Western (14-32, 10-22 MIAA) and Southern (38-11, 25-7 MIAA) wrap the series with a 12 p.m. game on Sunday. Afterwards, Griffon Athletics will honor the retirement of Head Coach
Buzz Verduzco.
