SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Weekend action between Belmont (10-19, 2-4 MVC) and Missouri State (13-13, 5-1) concluded Sunday at Hammons Field. After Belmont's offense erupted in Saturday's 17-11 victory, the Bears tamed the opposition and secured the series with an 8-3 win in the series finale.
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Scoring Action
- Belmont scored the first run of the game in the fourth inning. Ty Allen led off with a single to center field and advanced on a ground ball the next at-bat. Blake Barton hit a two-out base knock to left field that scored Allen.
- Missouri State capitalized on four walks to start the fourth inning. Following a hit batter, the Bears brought home runs five additional runs on three hits. The Bears carried a commanding 7-1 lead into the sixth inning.
- Barton brought home a pair of runs for the Bruins in the sixth inning. Allen hit a lead-off double to right-center field. Godsey reached after being hit by a pitch; both Allen and Godsey stole bases and moved up to second and third. Barton smashed a single to the right-field gap. Belmont's deficit was cut to 7-3 moving to the home half of the sixth.
- The Bears added one more in the bottom of the eighth inning to make it 8-3.Â
Bruin Bullets
- Blake Barton had two hits and drove in all three Belmont runs.
- Ty Allen had two hits including a double.
- Pete Daniel had another mult-hit performance.
- Trey Maeker struck out a season-high five batters.
- Ethan Harden allowed one run on two hits in his 1.1 innings. He recorded three strikeouts.
Up Next
Belmont hosts Trevecca Nazarene on Wednesday, April 2. First pitch from E.S. Rose Park is set for 4 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+ or listen live on Belmont Bruins Radio.
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