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Blake Benson tossed a four-hitter in game one against LeTourneau.

Game Details:
April 29, 2022 
Clarksville, Ark. | Lonnie R. Qualls Baseball Field 

Game One: University of the Ozarks 18, LeTourneau University 1
Game Two: LeTourneau University 12, University of the Ozarks 6

Records:
University of the Ozarks (13-24, 12-17 ASC)
LeTourneau University (14-22, 11-18 ASC)

GAME ONE
Overview:
Clarksville, Ark.-Rennie Arjona blasted a grand slam and starting pitcher Blake Benson threw a four-hitter in a 18-1 blowout win against LeTourneau University in game one Friday. The Eagles pounded out 16 hits, including five extra base hits in the seven inning game. The Eagles scored eight runs in the first frame on five hits. The Eagles generated four runs and then Arjona launched a home run with the bases loaded to put the home team in front 8-0. Ben Cross had an RBI in the second and Trey Vance had a two-run single in the third. In the fourth, the Eagles scored five runs on four hits. William Shumate had a bases loaded walk for the first run. An error allowed another run to cross the plate and Vance singled in another. Alex Ray and Dru Didway had back-to-back RBI singles to give the Eagles a 16-0 lead. Cross would also homer in the fifth. LeTourneau broke the scoreless streak in the sixth inning with a two-out RBI double. Arjona finished 3-for-5 with five RBI and three runs. Vance went 3-for-5 with four RBI. Benson struck out four and did not issue a walk over five innings. He did not allow a run.

Pitching Decisions:
WP: Blake Benson
LP: Aman Patel

GAME TWO
Overview

The Eagles held a 3-2 lead after two innings only to have LeTourneau score seven in the third to take a 12-6 win in game two. Dru Didway launched a two-run homer in the third to bring the score to 9-5. The Eagles would score on a balk for the third run of the frame. But the Eagles' offense went dormant after that collecting just three hits while being shutout. Alex Ray went 3-for-5 for the Eagles.

Pitching Decisions:
WP: Raul Martinez 
LP: Joshua Ropple

Notables: Tomorrow's game sets up a huge game with a playoff spot on the in for the Eagles.

Up Next:
The Eagles will finish their series against LeTourneau tomorrow with a single game beginning at 12:00 p.m. The game will be "Senior Day" for the Eagles.