The University of Evansville baseball team secured an 8-7 victory against Missouri State, with graduate starter Donovan Schultz pitching seven solid innings and three home runs contributing to an early 8-4 lead. Schultz's performance was crucial despite a challenging inning where Missouri State scored four runs. The wind played a significant role in the game, aiding both teams in hitting home runs. Evansville's offense, led by players like Brendan Hord and Simon Scherry, capitalized on the wind to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Evansville improved to 24-18 overall and 12-5 in the MVC.
  • The team has won 15 of its last 18 games.
  • Missouri State dropped to 17-24 overall and 6-11 in the MVC.
Yes, But

The wind playing a significant role in the game could be seen as a factor that somewhat influenced the outcome.

State of Play
  • Evansville secured its fifth-straight MVC series victory.
  • The team has shown strong performance by winning 15 of its last 18 games.
  • Missouri State has struggled with a 17-24 overall record and 6-11 in the MVC.
What's Next

The series between Evansville and Missouri State is set to conclude on Sunday afternoon, with senior right-hander Shane Harris expected to start for Evansville.

Bottom Line

The University of Evansville's baseball team showcased a strong performance, securing a hard-fought victory against Missouri State with a combination of solid pitching, powerful hitting, and capitalizing on the wind conditions, maintaining an impressive run of victories in the MVC.