The Basics
Oral Roberts 4 – Missouri State 8
Records: Oral Roberts (23-28-1, 12-13-1 ) vs. Missouri State (21-31, 9-15)
Location: Springfield, Mo. (Hammons Field)
 Win: Jake Syverson (1-2) Loss: Trent Martin (0-2) Save: Stephen Schissler (2)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– The Oral Roberts baseball team fell to the Missouri State Bears in the final midweek matchup of the season.

The Golden Eagles struck first in the opening frame, plating two runs off timely at bats from Drew Stahl and Kye Booker to give ORU an early 2-0 lead. However, the Bears would answer with seven runs across the next three innings.

Later in the sixth, Sam Thompson brought ORU within four with an RBI double down the right field line. Missouri State took that run right back in the seventh with a homer to left field.

Despite the five run deficit, the Golden Eagles remained poised to claw their way back into the game. In the ninth Kyle Booker kickstarted an ORU rally with a massive home run off the roof of the right field clubhouse, The Golden Eagles loaded the bases after and caused a late pitching change but the Bears were able to prevent a monumental collapse and escape with the 8-4 win.

Inside the Box Score
-  Drew Stahl collected his 14th multi-hit game 
- Booker's homer traveled over 413 feet with a 101 mph exit velocity.
- Holden Breeze ties team-leader Elijah Rodriguez with 22 multi-hit games

Game Notes
-   Booker has reached base safely in his last 15 games.
-   ORU is now 18-5 when they out-hit their opponent.
-  Booker has homered in three of his last five games.

Up Next
ORU will be back in action on Thursday as they conclude the regular season against St. Thomas with playoff seedings on the line.

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