Central Arkansas opened their baseball season with an 11-2 defeat against the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Initially trailing, Central Arkansas clawed back to make it a close game at 3-2 in the fifth inning. However, ULM's explosive sixth inning saw them score seven runs, dashing any hopes of a comeback. Central Arkansas's pitchers struggled, particularly in relief, contributing to the loss. They will face ULM again in a rematch on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Central Arkansas scored 2 runs while allowing 11 runs from ULM.
  • ULM scored 7 runs in the decisive sixth inning, including a three-run home run.
  • J. Williams pitched 3 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits.
  • J. Pannell pitched 2 innings and gave up 6 earned runs on 5 hits.
State of Play
  • Central Arkansas managed to close the score gap to 3-2 midway through the game.
  • ULM capitalized heavily on late-game momentum, significantly widening their lead.
  • Key defensive players for Central Arkansas included Jack Runsick and Nate Negre, contributing both in the field and at bat.
What's Next

The Bears will look to rebound in the second game against ULM on Saturday at 1 p.m., aiming to adjust their strategy and improve pitching performance.

Bottom Line

Central Arkansas must regroup quickly after a lopsided loss, focusing on defensive consistency and pitching depth if they hope to compete in the remaining games of the series against ULM.