Rogers State baseball secured an 8-5 victory over McKendree, propelled by a late-inning, three-run rally in the series opener. The Hillcats initially took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but McKendree responded with a three-run homer in the second. RSU fought back and tied the score 3-3 in the bottom of the second, eventually building their lead to 5-3. However, McKendree managed to tie the game at 5-5 in the eighth inning, only for RSU to surge ahead with three runs in the bottom of the eighth, ultimately clinching the 8-5 win. Noah Anderson received his first win of the season, while Colton Anderson delivered a strong 6.0 inning start before the late rally.

By the Numbers
  • Rogers State baseball scored 8 runs to McKendree's 5
  • Noah Anderson secured his first win of the season after allowing one earned run on five hits in 3.0 innings
  • Colton Anderson completed 6.0 innings, conceding three earned runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and no walks
State of Play
  • Rogers State baseball is leading the series against McKendree after winning the opener
  • The team will aim to secure the series in the upcoming second game
Bottom Line

Rogers State University's late-inning rally secured an 8-5 victory over McKendree, setting the stage for a potential series win in the next game.