MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils (5-5, 4-0) were back in action Friday evening for their first home series of the season at Weevils Field at Union Bank Park. A back-and-forth contest exploded wide open in the seventh, securing a run-rule, 16-6 win over the Bison of Oklahoma Baptist University (4-6, 1-3 GAC).

Game 1, 7 Innings
Oklahoma Baptist: 6, Arkansas-Monticello: 16
WP: John White (2-0)
LP: N. Cozzi (0-1)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
The Boll Weevils took control of the board first in the bottom of the first with two runs, one off a wild pitch from OBU's starting pitcher, who gave time for Elijah Olaybal to score. The second off Eli Marvin's single to shortstop that plated Gabe Kuttenkuler.

Oklahoma Baptist placed four runs of their own in the top of the third off a stolen base run, and a two-run homer to right center.

UAM tied the game in the bottom half of the inning as Camden Tanner rounded home off Marvin's single to left field.

The Bison's last three runs of the game came in the top of the fifth off a single through the right side and a two-run home run down the left field line.

Eli Marvin sent a two-run shot over the center field wall in the bottom of the fifth, bringing in Olaybal to make it a one-run game.

The bottom of the sixth saw Jackson Riedling send a ball out over the brand new scoreboard in right center to tie the game six all, before Daniel Lizarraga plated Beau Kuttenkuler off a single to right field. The eighth run for the Weevils came courtesy of a single to center field off the bat of Elijah Olaybal to score Drew Floyd.

The Boll Weevils run ruled the Bison in the bottom of the seventh, driving in eight runs. Three straight hit by pitch batters loaded the bases. A Camden Tanner walk kicked off the scoring, plating Riedling. With bases still loaded, a fourth hit by pitch of the inning brought in Beau Kuttenkuler. Floyd scored on a single to right-center by Olaybal. Tanner came home on a single from Gabe Kuttenkuler. Eli Marvin singled to right field and reached third on an OBU error, bringing in Olaybal and Lizarraga to make it 15-6. Needing one run to close the game early, Darcy Barry singled down the left field line, plating Marvin and beating the Bison 16-6.

Pitching Performances:
- Eli Marvin - 4 for 5 with a home run, 7 RBI, and 2 runs scored
- Jackson Riedling - 1 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored, and 1 RBI
- Elijah Olaybal - 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI
- Daniel Lizarraga - 2 for 3 with a walk, 2 RBI, and 1 run scored.
- Gabe Kuttenkuler - 1 for 4 with a walk, 2 runs scored, and 1 RBI

Offensive Showcase:
- Bryce Louis started on the mound for Arkansas-Monticello, allowing three runs on four hits, striking out one batter, while facing 16 in his 3.0 innings on the mound.
- Aiden McGee was called in to pitch for 2.0 innings, allowing three runs on six hits. In his 11 batters faced, he struck out two.
- John White recorded the win on the night, pitching 2.0 innings and allowing one hit while striking out one batter.

Notes of Interest:
- The eight runs scored in the bottom of the seventh are the most runs the Weevils have scored in a single inning this season.

On Deck For The Weevils
Arkansas-Monticello will continue its series with Oklahoma Baptist tomorrow, Saturday, February 21, with a 12:00 p.m. first pitch. The final game of the series will commence 30 minutes following the conclusion of game two.

All live streams and live stats will be available as clickable links on the UAM Baseball schedule.

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