Posted By: Simon Elfrink
May 14, 2021
Simon Elfrink
selfrink@murraystate.edu
Murray State baseball finished the last game of a five-game homestand with yet another walk-off win at Johnny Reagan Field. The Racers managed to outlast Southern Illinois University in an 11-inning contest that resulted in a 5-4 victory for the Racers.
The Salukis bested Murray State earlier on in the season and came to Reagan Field 33-14 on the season. However, some key bullpen pitching and timely hitting helped the Racers secure the win and equalize the season series against SIU.
“You never get tired of winning,” said Head Coach Dan Skirka. “And those are sweet. The guys fought. We were down early, came back and just had some really clutch performances. A couple guys out of the bullpen were lights-out.”
Posted By: Simon Elfrink
May 8, 2021
Simon Elfrink
selfrink@murraystate.edu
Murray State baseball tied the season series with Belmont on Wednesday, May 5, at Johnny Reagan Field by walking the game off in the 12th inning.
While the Bruins took two of the three games in a weekend series on April 17-18, the Racers were able to equalize the slate with a 4-3 climactic win.
Hitting was weak for both teams as both the Bruins and the Racers only had eight hits apiece. However, the Bruins committed five errors, one of which allowed the Racers to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into extra innings.
Posted By: Simon Elfrink
May 3, 2021
Simon Elfrink
selfrink@murraystate.edu
Murray State baseball was hot and cold in a four-game series against Morehead State. In three of the four games, Morehead State’s offense was able to overpower the Racers, but an explosion at the plate from redshirt junior center fielder Jake Slunder helped Murray State capture a game three victory.
Game One
The Racers put freshman right-hander Jack Wenninger on the mound to start game one of the series on Friday, April 30. Wenninger has been a big help for the Racers, posting a 4-3 record coming into the game. However, the Morehead State offense exploited him as early as the first inning. AfterWenninger walked the second batter of the game, redshirt senior infielder Stephen Hill stepped up to the plate and hit a two-run home run.
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