Murray State University Athletics
Friday, May 13
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Photo by: Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics
Racers Baseball Grabs 20th Home Victory over Western Illinois
5/13/2022 10:10:00 PM | Baseball
Murray State Takes Game One of the Series 9-3 Against the Leathernecks
Murray State (27-21) baseball grabbed game one of the series versus Western Illinois 9-3 on Friday night at Johnny Reagan Field in Murray, Kentucky. The win gives MSU 20 home victories this season as the team becomes just the second Ohio Valley Conference side with 20 or more home wins this season (SEMO).Â
Bryson Bloomer led the Racers offense with four more RBIs in the game to bring his season total to 60. Bloomer collected three hits in the matchup to boost his batting average to .284 on the year. Jacob Pennington launched his eighth home run of the year in the three-run variety to take sole possession of second-most home runs on the team. Jake Slunder posted two hits and three runs scored to go with his 23rd stolen base of the year. Jordan Holly rounded out the multi-hit performances with two hits of his own while also scoring two runs.
Hayden Wynja got the start on the mound for Murray State and once again proved to be effective. The reigning OVC Co-Pitcher of the week went 5.2 innings pitched while allowing just two hits, and three runs, all of which were unearned. The left-hander struck out six to raise his season total to 74 while lowering his overall ERA to 3.69. Malik Pogue earned the save in relief for MSU going 3.1 innings pitched and allowing no runs. Pogue struck out two and did not allow a walk in the outing while lowering his season ERA to a team best 3.38.
Game Notes
The Racers and Leathernecks will battle again on Saturday at 5 pm for game two of the series. Coverage of the matchup can be found on ESPN+.
Bryson Bloomer led the Racers offense with four more RBIs in the game to bring his season total to 60. Bloomer collected three hits in the matchup to boost his batting average to .284 on the year. Jacob Pennington launched his eighth home run of the year in the three-run variety to take sole possession of second-most home runs on the team. Jake Slunder posted two hits and three runs scored to go with his 23rd stolen base of the year. Jordan Holly rounded out the multi-hit performances with two hits of his own while also scoring two runs.
Hayden Wynja got the start on the mound for Murray State and once again proved to be effective. The reigning OVC Co-Pitcher of the week went 5.2 innings pitched while allowing just two hits, and three runs, all of which were unearned. The left-hander struck out six to raise his season total to 74 while lowering his overall ERA to 3.69. Malik Pogue earned the save in relief for MSU going 3.1 innings pitched and allowing no runs. Pogue struck out two and did not allow a walk in the outing while lowering his season ERA to a team best 3.38.
Game Notes
- Murray State improves to 20-7 at Johnny Reagan Field this season, becomes just the second OVC team to reach 20 home wins this season
- Bryson Bloomer eclipsises 60 RBIs on the year and ranks in the top three in the OVCÂ
- Racers top three hitters combined for seven hits, seven RBIs and four runs scored in the matchup
- Hayden Wynja and Malik Pogue combine to strike out eight while allowing zero earned runs
The Racers and Leathernecks will battle again on Saturday at 5 pm for game two of the series. Coverage of the matchup can be found on ESPN+.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Wynja, Hayden (6-3)
L: Chandler Fochs (2-6)
S: Pogue, Malik (1)
Batting:
2B: Kory Olsen 1 ; Adam Juran 1
RBI: Derek Botaletto 2 ; Adam Juran 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Gage Cruz 1 ; Jack Sievers 1 ; CJ Richmond 1
HBP: CJ Richmond 2
Batting:
2B: Slunder, Jake 1 ; Bloomer, Bryson 1
HR: Pennington, Jacob 1
RBI: Pennington, Jacob 3 ; Bloomer, Bryson 4 ; McCullough, Brennan 1
SH: Hale, Blake 1
SF: Bloomer, Bryson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Slunder, Jake 3 ; Pennington, Jacob 1 ; Mercer, Dustin 1 ; Hale, Blake 2 ; Holly, Jordan 2
SB: Slunder, Jake 1
CS: Holly, Jordan 1
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