WARRENSBURG, Mo. (May 6, 2021) - Central Missouri scored five runs in each of the first two innings on their way to a seven-inning run-rule 13-3 win over Missouri Western. The win puts the Mules at 32-6 and 28-3 in the MIAA.
How it Happened
• Mule pitchers allowed just three Griffon hits, but two of them left the yard.
• UCM connected for 13 hits and 13 runs. The Mules also drew five walks.
• Central Missouri used a bullpen day getting three innings each from
Derek Beauchamp and
Brady Gavin and the final inning from
Max Abramovich.
• Missouri Western started the game getting a pair of runs in the first. They led off the game with a home run from Ben Tsui. With runners on the corners, they then executed a double-steal as the second run of the inning crossed the plate.
• The lead didn't even last a full inning.
Alex Madera tied the game with a two-out, two-RBI single.
Harrison Schnurbusch then cleared the bases with a line drive home run to left scoring three more.
• UCM put up another five spot in the second. The inning started with MWSU retiring the first two batters.
Dusty Stroup then launched a long home run to left. Madera came up again with two on and scored them both with a triple.
Donovan Ditto drove in Madera with a single and a Griffon error allowed another run to score, putting UCM up 10-2 after two.
• Each team tossed scoreless third and fourth innings. UCM got the offense going again in the fifth.
Scott Wolverton led off the inning with a home run. Missouri Western answered leading off the sixth with a long ball themselves.
• Leading 11-3, UCM made it 12-3 with
Cole Moore's two-out pinch hit single. Central Missouri then ended the game in the seventh with back-to-back extra base hits, a double from Stroup and a game-ending triple from Brennen vanBreusegen.
Mule Stat Leaders
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Dusty Stroup led the offense with three hits including a home run and three runs scored.
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Alex Madera drove in four runs on two hits.
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Harrison Schnurbusch had a home run and three RBI while scoring twice.
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Donovan Ditto collected three hits, an RBI and a stolen base.
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Scott Wolverton homered for his only hit of the day.
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Derek Beauchamp got the start and lasted three innings allowing two run on two hits with three strikeouts.
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Brady Gavin gave up a run in three innings of work.
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Max Abramovich threw a scoreless final innings.
For the Griffons
• Ben Tsui led off the game with a home run going 1-4.
• Maurice Bruce reached base twice with a home run and a walk.
• Blake Van Hercke threw 3.1 innings of relief allowing a run on two hits.
News and Notes
• All four of
Alex Madera's RBI's came with two outs. He also surpassed 100 RBI for his career.
• This was just the second game all season not started by
Mason Green,
Collin Jones or
Conor Dryer.
• The Mules have scored 10 or more runs in 16 games this season.
• UCM stole three bases and now have 70 on the season.
Up Next
• The Mules and Griffons wrap up the series tomorrow with a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. The Mules will also recognize their 2021 senior class with an on-field ceremony after both games.
