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Baseball Team Moves To 5-1 Behind Arjona And Stephenson

Rennie Arjona went 4-for-4 with two RBI to push the Eagles to a 5-1 win over Hendrix College Wednesday.

Game Details:
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 
Clarksville, Ark. | Lonnie R. Qualls Field
Game Three: University of the Ozarks 5, Hendrix College 1

Records:

University of the Ozarks (5-1)
Hendrix College (3-4)
 
Overview:
Rennie Arjona went 4-for-4 with two RBI and starting pitcher Chase Stephenson threw six innings allowing just one run to push the Eagles to a 5-1 win over Hendrix College Wednesday. The Eagles plated three runs in the second inning behind five hits. Tyler Arco, Arjona and Rey Lozano each drove in runs to make the score 3-0. Stephenson then kept the Warriors offense at bay. The Eagles added a pair of insurance runs in the eighth to increase the lead to 5-1. Arjona struck again as he doubled in a run and Sam Silvestri followed with a single to bring home Arjona. Zachary Brizendine pitched a scoreless seventh and eighth inning and Kris Sloan tossed a hitless and scoreless ninth inning to preserve the win. Arco finished 2-for-4 to compliment Arjona's perfect day at the plate. Stephenson (1-0) allowed one run and struck out three in his outing to receive the win for Ozarks.

Coach Gentry Quote:
"Chase did a great job with his first collegiate start. Another freshman, Rennie Arjona had a great day today going 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. We played a clean game with timely hitting and ran the bases well. It was a good team win with everyone contributing. I'm very proud of the way we played today."

Pitching Decisions:
WP: Chase Stephenson (W, 1-0)  6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO
LP: David Blackburn (L, 0-1), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO

Notables:
Rennie Arjona went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Chase Stephenson picked up the win in his freshman debut on the mound. Stephenson went a solid six innings and allowed only one run and fanned three.

Up Next:
The Eagles will open conference play by hosting McMurry University in a three-game series this weekend beginning at noon Friday.