Mizzou Baseball Bounces Back After Weather‑Halted Loss
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Tigers vs. UIC Flames – Rain‑Shortened Thriller
The Tigers’ second matchup against the UIC Flames was abruptly halted in the fifth inning when rain forced a pause.
They will resume play on Saturday at 2:00 PM, with the third game starting half an hour after the second finishes.
The Road to Rain
Coach Kerrick Jackson and his players will have to regroup during the break, especially after a rough start.
In the bottom of the fifth, Mizzou trailed 12‑4 and needed a rally to stay in the game.
- The Flames built their lead with a nine‑run second inning, capitalizing on a shaky start by Mizzou’s pitcher Javyn Pimental.
- Pimental was unable to escape the jam, giving up six earned runs in just one and a third innings.
Tigers’ Resilience
Despite the setback, four Tigers managed to score:
| Player | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Kam Durnin (former Camdenton star) | Delivered his first hit of the season—a 415‑foot home run over the Taylor Stadium scoreboard after recovering from an oblique injury. |
Looking Ahead
Mizzou will aim to tighten its defense and keep the Flames from extending their advantage.
The team’s focus will shift to a solid performance in the fifth inning, where they can start to turn the game around.
Stay tuned for the resumption of play this Saturday and the continuation of this high‑stakes series.
