ASU Three Rivers Evens The Series

Game 1:

Arkansas State Mid-South Make Comeback Attempt, But Fall To ASUTR Eagles

Despite an 8-run deficit in the fifth inning, Arkansas State Mid-South almost came all the way back, eventually falling 15-13 to ASUTR Eagles on Saturday. Arkansas State Mid-South closed the gap by scoring on a walk, a single, a home run, and a home run.

Matthew Dutton had a strong eye at the plate in the loss, as the first baseman walked three times in five plate appearances.

Arkansas State Mid-South opened the scoring in the first after a steal of home scored one run.

ASUTR Eagles took the lead in the bottom of the first. Landen Kizer hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs, to give ASUTR Eagles the edge, 2-1.

Arkansas State Mid-South took the lead, 4-2, in the top of the second thanks to singles by James Chicorelli, and Ethan Hirons.

ASUTR Eagles flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring seven runs on four hits to take the lead, 9-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Mar'Quez Gooden that drove in three.

ASUTR Eagles scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth on a home run to left field by Kizer.

Arkansas State Mid-South scored five runs on five hits in the top of the seventh inning. Dutton homered to center field, scoring two runs, and Eli Dale homered to left field, scoring three runs.

Dean McMillen earned the win for ASUTR Eagles. The righty allowed three hits and two runs over one inning, striking out none and walking none. Layne Rivers took the loss for Arkansas State Mid-South. The hurler went two and two-thirds innings, surrendering nine runs on six hits, striking out two and walking four. Tyler Golden stepped on the hill first for ASUTR Eagles. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and four runs over one and one-third innings, striking out none and walking three.

Arkansas State Mid-South accumulated 15 hits in the game. Hirons led Arkansas State Mid-South with three hits in six at bats from the leadoff position. Dale led Arkansas State Mid-South with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-1 on the day. Dutton, Drew Busby, Darrian Yarborough, and Chicorelli each collected multiple hits for Arkansas State Mid-South. Dutton led Arkansas State Mid-South with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Yarborough stole two bases. Arkansas State Mid-South ran wild on the base paths, piling up three stolen bases for the game. Arkansas State Mid-South were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Dutton made the most plays with four.

ASUTR Eagles amassed 12 hits in the game. Kizer provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led ASUTR Eagles with four runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-2 on the day. Gooden led ASUTR Eagles with three hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Clay Fisher and McMillen each collected multiple hits for ASUTR Eagles. Dylan Herriage led ASUTR Eagles with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. ASUTR Eagles stole three bases in the game.

Game 2: 

Arkansas State Mid-South Loses Despite Out Hitting ASUTR Eagles

Arkansas State Mid-South fell 13-11 to ASUTR Eagles on Saturday despite out-hitting them 16 to 10. Matthew Dutton led Arkansas State Mid-South with four hits.

Despite the loss, Arkansas State Mid-South did collect 16 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, ASUTR Eagles had 10 hits on the way to victory.

Arkansas State Mid-South got on the board in the top of the first inning after Bobby Clifton was struck by a pitch, and James Chicorelli singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.

ASUTR Eagles jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Tyler Golden homered to center field, Hunter Ferrell doubled, and Lewis Meadough doubled to left field, each scoring two runs.

ASUTR Eagles added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning when Ferrell homered to left field, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.

Arkansas State Mid-South flipped the game on its head in the top of the fifth, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead, 11-9. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Kaleb Tejada that drove in three.

ASUTR Eagles captured the lead, 13-11, in the bottom of the sixth when Ivan Rios was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Tucker Satterfield drew a walk, scoring one run, and Jake Reams induced Meadough to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Jacob Nations earned the win for ASUTR Eagles. The right-handed pitcher gave up four hits and zero runs over four and one-third innings, striking out five and walking none. Ryan Wrinkles pitched four innings in relief for Arkansas State Mid-South. The right-handed pitcher surrendered five hits and four runs (three earned) while, striking out four and walking three. Mikko Taylor took the loss for Arkansas State Mid-South. The right-handed pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, giving up three runs on zero hits, striking out one and walking one. Darrian Yarborough stepped on the mound first for Arkansas State Mid-South. The righty allowed four hits and six runs over one inning, striking out none and walking one. Ayden Watson stepped on the mound first for ASUTR Eagles. The hurler surrendered nine hits and seven runs over four and one-third innings, striking out five and walking three.

Arkansas State Mid-South amassed 16 hits in the game. Tejada drove the middle of the lineup, leading Arkansas State Mid-South with three runs batted in. The third baseman went 2-for-4 on the day. Clifton, Ethan Hirons, and Cohen Jorgensen each collected multiple hits for Arkansas State Mid-South.

ASUTR Eagles collected 10 hits in the game. Ferrell led ASUTR Eagles with four runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The outfielder went 3-for-4 on the day. Rios collected two hits for ASUTR Eagles in four at bats. ASUTR Eagles ran wild on the base paths, collecting three stolen bases for the game. ASUTR Eagles turned two double plays in the game. ASUTR Eagles were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Meadough had the most chances in the field with 12.

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