Miners Win Thrilling Game with Walk-Off 3-Run Homer in 10th Inning
A walk-off 3-run homer by Kenneth Sugi in the 10th inning secured an 11-8 victory for the Miners over the Rockhurst Hawks after an extra inning thriller in Rolla, Missouri.
By the Numbers- The Miners claimed an early 3-0 lead in the first inning.
- Starting pitcher Elijah Gross recorded three strikeouts in his three innings of play.
- Ben Belgrave's win in the top of the tenth improved his season record to 3-1.
- The Miners now hold a 24-21 overall record with a 14-17 conference record.
Despite the Miners' initial lead, the Hawks tied the game in the ninth inning, leading to extra innings.
State of Play- Miners' record: 24-21 overall, 14-17 conference record.
- Upcoming: The Miners will travel to UMSL for their final series in the regular season.
The Miners will look to conclude the regular season strongly as they face UMSL in their final series.
Bottom LineA dramatic 3-run, walk-off homer by Kenneth Sugi propelled the Miners to victory in a thrilling extra-inning game, solidifying their position as they head into the final week of the regular season with a chance to enhance their conference standings.
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