MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team hosted Oklahoma Baptist for the opening weekend of GAC Tournament play on Saturday at Weevils Field. The Weevils came out of game one of the doubleheader with a dominant 14-1 run-rule win over the Bison, but after 5.5 innings, saw game two paused due to weather.

Game 1, 7 Innings
 
Arkansas-Monticello: 14, Oklahoma Baptist: 1
WP: Connor Irvine (8-1)
LP: Brek Galbreath (6-4)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
Parker Dorrance kicked off the offensive showcase in game one, driving in the first RBI in the second on a double down the right field line in the second. Logan Jones drove in the second run on a SAC fly to center field. Cade Cancila brought home the final two runs of the inning on a single up the middle to give UAM a 4-0 lead.

Two bases loaded walks in the third pushed the Boll Weevil lead to 6-0. Cancilla found his third RBI on a single through the six-hole, followed by an RBI single from Chaz Poppy and a SAC fly from Chase Cripps, pushing the Monticello advantage to 8-0.

The Bison saw a solo home run in the fourth to cut into UAM's offensive showcase.

Aidan Garrett gave Monticello three more runs on a home run of his own in the fifth. Chaz Poppy followed up in the sixth with a home run of his own for the final two runs of the game. UAm

Game 2, 5.5 Innings (Paused)
 
Arkansas-Monticello: 4, Oklahoma Baptist: 11
WP: Undecided
LP: Undecided
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
After 5.5 innings of play, the Bison were leading 11-4 over the Boll Weevils. Game two was stopped due to a lightning delay and was eventually paused because of the weather. The game, as well as the series, will be continued at a later time. Play will be looked at resuming Sunday afternoon or on Monday.

GAME DAY SPONSOR
UAM Athletics would like to give a massive shout out to Saturday afternoon's game day sponsor, Ameca! Thank you for your continued support of UAM Athletics!



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