Evansville Stuns Missouri State with Walk-Off Win in Softball Series Opener
Missouri State Softball suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 walk-off loss to Evansville in the series opener despite a strong start with early runs and solid defense.
By the Numbers- Missouri State's Annie Mueller hit her 15th home run of the season, breaking the school's single-season record.
- Kenzie Derryberry added a solo home run, her second of the season, to extend the Bears' lead.
Missouri State was unable to maintain their lead as Evansville staged a comeback, scoring in the final three innings to secure the win.
State of Play- Missouri State holds a 14-29 overall record and 10-12 in the MVC, while Evansville stands at 15-30 overall and 10-12 in the MVC.
- The two teams will face off in game two of the series tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., streaming on ESPN+.
The Bears will look to bounce back and secure a win in the upcoming game to even the series against Evansville.
Bottom LineDespite a record-breaking performance by Mueller, Missouri State's softball team faces a tough loss in the series opener against Evansville, highlighting the importance of maintaining momentum throughout the game.
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