BENTON, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils (21-15, 14-9 GAC) hosted the Tigers of Ouachita Baptist University (16-18, 13-10 GAC) Sunday at the Benton Athletics Complex in Benton, Arkansas. The Weevils came out of the game one with a, 4-1, loss in 10 innings before falling in game two, 3-1.
Due to extensive rain in Monticello over the last two days, the first two games of the series were played as a doubleheader, and were relocated to the Benton Athletic Complex on the grounds of Benton High School.
Game 1, 10 Innings
Ouachita Baptist: 4, Arkansas-Monticello: 1
WP: Luke House (5-4)
LP: Nelson Mercado (3-2)
SV: None
Scoring Recap:
Ouachita scored the first run late in the game scoring their first run off a throwing error in the seventh.
The Weevils would tie the game in the bottom of the ninth as Chaz Poppy scored off a single to right from Aidan Garrett, sending the contest to extra innings.
The Tigers wanting to end the game scored three runs off a bases-loaded single to left field, taking the game.
With the Weevils unable to produce a run in the bottom of the inning the Tigers took game one, 4-1.
Pitching Performances
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Connor Irvine started on the mound for the Weevils pitching 7.0 innings allowing one run on five hits, while striking out three batters.
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Nelson Mercado suffered the loss on the mound allowing three runs on three hits, with two strikeouts in his 3.0 innings pitched.
Offensive Showcase
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Logan Jones - 2-for-4 with a double.
Game 2, 7 Innings
Ouachita Baptist: 3, Arkansas-Monticello: 1
WP: Tag Pacot (4-3)
LP: Maxim Mrakovcic (6-2)
SV: Kyzer Smith (1)
Scoring Recap:
Justin Santoyo scored the Weevils lone run of the game in the second off a home run to center field.
Ouachita took the lead over UAM in the fourth scoring three runs and then kept Arkansas-Monticello at bay the remainder of the game to win, 3-1, in seven innings.
Pitching Performances
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Maxim Mrakovcic suffered the loss on the mound, allowing three runs on five hits, and striking out two batters in his 5.0 innings of work.
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Nathan McManus closed out the remaining 2.0 innings, striking out two and giving up one hit.
Offensive Showcase
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Justin Santoyo - 1-for-2 with a home run, 1RBI, one run scored and a stolen base.
On Deck For The Weevils
The Boll Weevils will play the third and final game against the Tigers back home in Monticello at Union Bank Park tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
All live streams and live stats will be available as clickable links on the
UAM Baseball schedule.
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