Emporia State baseball struggled to keep pace with #2 Central Missouri on Friday night, losing the series opener 21-7 at Trusler Sports Complex.

By the Numbers
  • Central Missouri opened the game with 6 runs on 6 hits in the top of the first inning.
  • TJ Racherbaumer went 2-2 at the plate with a home run for Emporia State.
  • The Hornets tallied 8 hits with 7 different hitters recording a hit.
Yes, But

Emporia State faced a challenging game against the strong offense of Central Missouri, struggling to match their performance throughout the game.

State of Play
  • Central Missouri dominated the game with an early lead and consistent scoring, securing a convincing victory.
  • Emporia State showed resilience by scoring runs in multiple innings but was ultimately unable to overcome Central Missouri's strong performance.
What's Next

Emporia State will face #2 Central Missouri in game two of the series on Saturday, April 13 at Trusler Sports Complex, aiming to bounce back from their defeat.

Bottom Line

Emporia State baseball faced a tough loss to #2 Central Missouri, highlighting the need for a strong comeback in the upcoming games to challenge the dominant opponent.