On Tuesday, Mizzou baseball team returned home after being swept by Tennessee over the weekend. The Tigers dominated the game against Lindenwood and won 13-1 in just seven innings to complete their season sweep. Javyn Pimental started on the mound for Mizzou, pitching a scoreless first inning before Kaden Jacobi took over and allowed just one run in the next three innings.
Mizzou’s offense was quick to start with Justin Colon driving in Danny Corona to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead in the first inning. In the fourth inning, with the game tied at one, Mizzou’s offense exploded. Jackson Beaman hit a solo homer followed by Jack Holubowski’s first career hit. The Tigers scored nine runs in that inning, thanks to contributions from Brock Daniels, Jackson Lovich, Colon, and Corona among others. Matt Garcia’s three-run homer made it 10-1 Mizzou.
The Tigers’ pitchers closed out the game without allowing any more runs. The offense added three more runs in the sixth inning, resulting in a 13-1 victory in seven innings. This win was Mizzou’s 20th of the season, with Head Coach Kerrick Jackson leading the team to a 13-10 record at home.
The next challenge for Mizzou is a weekend series at home against South Carolina starting on Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Tigers will look to continue their winning streak and improve their record as they face a tough opponent in South Carolina.
In summary, Mizzou baseball team dominated Lindenwood with their excellent offense and defense during their season sweep game on Tuesday. With this win under their belt, they look forward to facing South Carolina this weekend to further improve their record at home and continue their winning streak as they aim for postseason success.
