The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) opened its final regular season series with a dominant 14-0 victory against Maryville, marking its 28th win of the season. The Tritons showcased an explosive offense, including a two-run home run by Mitch Bonczkowski, who set a new single-season record for RBIs with 61. UMSL's pitching was equally impressive, with Eli Cartwright throwing seven shutout innings. The team’s hitting spree saw them accumulate 17 hits, leading to a comprehensive win to kick off the series. UMSL will face Maryville again in a doubleheader tomorrow.

By the Numbers
  • UMSL achieved 14 runs on 17 hits, including three home runs.
  • Mitch Bonczkowski set a new single-season RBI record with 61.
  • Eli Cartwright improved his season record to 8-3 with 10 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • UMSL improves its record to 28-19 overall and 22-7 in GLVC play.
  • Maryville’s record stands at 25-21 overall, 19-10 in GLVC play.
  • The two teams will continue their four-game series with a doubleheader tomorrow.
What's Next

The Tritons look to maintain their momentum in the upcoming doubleheader, seeking to secure additional wins to bolster their GLVC standings before the postseason.

Bottom Line

UMSL’s powerful performance against Maryville illustrates their offensive prowess and strong pitching as they head into critical postseason play, setting the stage for a potentially successful finish to the season.