WKU Baseball suffered a tough 8-6 loss against Missouri State in 12 innings, bringing their record to 19-20 (6-11 CUSA). The game was marked by several lead changes, with WKU initially taking a 5-4 lead before Missouri State forced extras with a two-run ninth inning. Ultimately, a walk-off home run in the 12th clinched the victory for the Bears.

By the Numbers
  • WKU scored 6 runs on 10 hits.
  • Missouri State scored 8 runs on 12 hits, including a walk-off home run.
State of Play
  • WKU has now lost 11 of their last 17 games in CUSA play.
  • Gavin Perry pitched 5.1 innings and allowed 4 earned runs with 5 strikeouts.
What's Next

The Hilltoppers will face Missouri State again in the final game of the series on Sunday, April 19, aiming to salvage a win before heading into the next phase of their schedule.

Bottom Line

The Hilltoppers need to tighten their defensive play and maintain offensive momentum to reverse their recent trend, particularly in tight games that extend into extra innings.