Game Details:
Friday, February 18, 2022 
Clarksville, Ark. | Lonnie R Qualls Field
East Texas Baptist University 14, University of the Ozarks 9

Records:
University of the Ozarks (0-2, 0-1 ASC)
East Texas Baptist University (6-2, 4-0 ASC)
 
GAME ONE
Overview:
Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles cruised through six innings leading 6-3 before East Texas Baptist University powered their way to a 14-9 win Friday in conference play. Starter Blake Benson fanned two in the first inning and then the Eagles got an RBI single from Alex Ray to go ahead 1-0. Tied 1-1, the Eagles scored twice in the third, once on another Ray RBI single and a RBI by Luke Morrison. In the fourth, Sam Silvestri blasted a two-run homer to put the Eagles in front 5-1. Meanwhile, Benson did not allow a run until the sixth. The Tigers closed the gap to 6-3 after six complete innings. But in the seventh, the Tigers took control scoring seven runs on seven hits to take the momentum. The Eagles' offense didn't generate a run in the sixth, seventh or eighth inning against the Tigers pitching staff. The Tigers scored three in the top of the ninth to lead 14-6. The Eagles scored three times in the bottom half of the inning, but it wouldn't be enough. Four Eagles had two RBI apiece and Rennie Arjona and Alex Ray had three-hit games.

Notables:
Rennie Arjona and Alex Ray had three-hit games for the Eagles. Starter Blake Benson struck out six in five innings of work.

Pitching Decisions:
WP: Braden Karnes
LP: Nicholas Bennett 

Up Next:
The Eagles will wrap up their series against East Texas Baptist University tomorrow with a double-header beginning at 12:00 p.m.