The No. 15 ranked Central Missouri Mules overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat Drury Panthers 8-2 in a non-conference baseball game. Markell Dixon pitched impressively for Drury, holding the Mules hitless until the seventh inning, but a powerful late-game surge from Central Missouri led to a decisive victory. The Mules scored four runs each in both the seventh and eighth innings, capitalizing on a series of key hits and walks. Central Missouri improved to 26-8 while Drury fell to 20-14 following the loss.

By the Numbers
  • Markell Dixon struck out five batters and held Central Missouri hitless for the first 6 2/3 innings.
  • Central Missouri scored a total of 8 runs in the last two innings of the game.
State of Play
  • Drury initially led 2-0 after scoring in the first inning.
  • The Mules' comeback began with a two-out double in the seventh from Cole Funkhouser.
What's Next

Drury will start a four-game series against Truman State on April 10, with the first pitch set for 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

Drury must regroup quickly to improve their performance as they face a challenging series ahead, following a tough loss where they lost momentum after a strong start.