Murray State baseball lost to SEMO 15-8 at Reagan Field in Kentucky, with SEMO taking an early lead in the third inning, answered by Murray State scoring six runs, highlighted by homers from Mercer and Howell.

By the Numbers
  • Mercer hit his 8th home run of the year, while Howell hit his 12th.
  • Ryan Fender pitched two scoreless innings, allowing two hits, two walks, and striking out one batter.
  • Carson Garner extended his reached-base streak to 27 games, and Drew Vogel extended his hitting streak to seven games.
Yes, But

The Racers struggled defensively, allowing SEMO to score 8 runs in the sixth inning.

State of Play
  • SEMO dominated the game with a strong offensive performance, securing a convincing victory.
  • Murray State's upcoming series against the UIC Flames presents an opportunity to bounce back in Missouri Valley play.
What's Next

Murray State will face the UIC Flames in a weekend series at Curtis Granderson Field in Chicago.

Bottom Line

Murray State's loss to SEMO highlights the team's need to improve defensively and bounce back in their upcoming series to regain momentum in conference play.