MONTICELLO, Ark. -- The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team took on East Central University in a conference doubleheader Friday afternoon. The Boll Weevils rallied late in both contests, taking game one in comeback fashion, 6-5, before securing a 3-2 victory in game two to complete the sweep.

Game 1, 9 Innings
East Central: 5, Arkansas-Monticello: 6
WP: John White (7-1)
LP: Easton Riddle (2-2)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
East Central gained an early lead in the first inning, capitalizing on a bunt single and an error to take a 1-0 advantage. The Tigers added another run in the third on an RBI ground ball to extend the lead to 2-0.

Arkansas-Monticello responded in the bottom of the third on a Daniel Lizarraga single to right center, scoring Kyle Tolley on the drive. Eli Marvin tied the game at 2-2 on an RBI single.

East Central regained control in the fourth inning, drawing back-to-back walks with the bases loaded. The inning would conclude with ECU leading 4-2. A solo home run in the sixth extended the Tiger lead to 5-2.

The Weevils answered in the bottom half of the inning, starting with a run scoring on an error. Kyle Tolley followed with a two-RBI single up the middle to tie the game at 5-5.

Arkansas-Monticello completed the comeback in the eighth inning, as Gabe Kuttenkuler launched a solo home run to left center to give the Weevils a 6-5 lead. No other runs were scored in the ball game, resulting in a win for UAM to secure a series win.

Pitching Performances:
- Vincent Segovia started on the mound, throwing 3.1 innings while allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits. He struck out five batters.
- Alberto Oropeza took over in the fourth, going 1.2 scoreless innings in relief, allowing two hits and striking out one.
- Aiden McGee threw 2.0 innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out three batters.
- John White earned the win, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings while allowing no hits.

Offensive Showcase:
- Gabe Kuttenkuler - 2-for-4 with a home run, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored
- Kyle Tolley - 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
- Daniel Lizarraga - 3-for-4 with 1 RBI
- Caden Carney - 1-for-1 with a double and 1 walk
 

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Game 2, 7 Innings
East Central: 2, Arkansas-Monticello: 3
WP: Nathan McManus (1-3)
LP: Caleb Peek (1-2)
SV: John White (5)

Scoring Recap:
East Central struck first in the series finale with an RBI single to take a 1-0 lead. The Tigers added another run in the fourth inning, scoring a run on a double play to extend their lead to 2-0.

Arkansas-Monticello responded in the fifth inning, beginning with a Kyle Tolley RBI single. A throwing error on the play allowed Gabe Kuttenkuler to score, cutting the deficit to one.

Camden Tanner delivered the go-ahead runs later in the inning, driving in two runs on a double to left field that gave the Weevils a 3-2 lead.

The UAM pitching staff shut down East Central over the final two innings to secure the win and the 3-0 series sweep.

Pitching Performances:
- Hunter Heath started game two, throwing 4.0 innings while allowing two runs on five hits. He struck out three batters.
- Nathan McManus earned the win in relief, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings without allowing a hit.
- John White recorded the save, throwing 1.0 inning while allowing one hit and striking out one batter.

Offensive Showcase:
- Camden Tanner - 1-for-1 with a double, 2 RBI, and 2 walks
- Kyle Tolley - 1-for-2 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
- Gabe Kuttenkuler - 1-for-3 with 1 run scored


On Deck For The Weevils
The Boll Weevils continue their final stretch of home games Tuesday, April 21, at 5:00 p.m. with the Choctaws of Mississippi College. Tuesday's meeting is in partnership with the UAM Spring Fling and will be Luau-themed.

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

Follow the Weevils: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Weevils Baseball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels by searching "Weevils Baseball" on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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