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Game 1:
Matthew Dutton's Clutch Hitting Propels Arkansas State Mid-South To Victory Over ASUTR Eagles
Matthew Dutton drove in four runs on two hits to lead Arkansas State Mid-South past ASUTR Eagles 10-7 on Thursday. Dutton hit a home run to left field in the sixth inning, scoring three runs, and singled in the first inning, scoring one.
Bats blistered as Arkansas State Mid-South collected 10 hits and ASUTR Eagles tallied 12 in the high-scoring game.
ASUTR Eagles jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Dylan Herriage grounded out, scoring one run, and Ivan Rios doubled, scoring two runs.
Arkansas State Mid-South made the score 4-3 in the bottom of the first after Dutton singled, scoring one run, Jacari Hardaway doubled, scoring two runs, and James Chicorelli hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.
A sacrifice fly by Chicorelli extended the Arkansas State Mid-South lead to 5-3 in the bottom of the third inning.
ASUTR Eagles jumped back into the lead in the top of the sixth inning after Tyler Golden singled down the right field line, Landen Kizer grounded out, and Dean McMillen hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.
Arkansas State Mid-South flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 10-7. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to left field by Dutton that drove in three.
Ethan Sanders earned the win for Arkansas State Mid-South. The right-handed pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out none and walking none. Golden took the loss for ASUTR Eagles. The hurler went one-third of an inning, allowing two runs on one hit, striking out none and walking one. Scott Trumble began the game for Arkansas State Mid-South. The hurler allowed four hits and three runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking three. Jacob Nations stepped on the mound first for ASUTR Eagles. The pitcher surrendered eight hits and five runs over three and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two. Jax Graham appeared in relief for Arkansas State Mid-South.
Arkansas State Mid-South amassed 10 hits in the game. Ethan Hirons, Dutton, and Kaleb Tejada each collected two hits for Arkansas State Mid-South. Drew Busby paced Arkansas State Mid-South with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Busby stole two bases. Arkansas State Mid-South turned two double plays in the game.
ASUTR Eagles tallied 12 hits in the game. Rios led ASUTR Eagles with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Will Thompson collected two hits for ASUTR Eagles in four at bats. ASUTR Eagles ran wild on the base paths, amassing three stolen bases for the game.
Game 2:
Arkansas State Mid-South Defeat ASUTR Eagles On Multiple Hit Performance By Matthew Dutton
Matthew Dutton collected four hits in five at bats, as Arkansas State Mid-South defeated ASUTR Eagles 13-8 on Thursday. Dutton singled in the first inning, singled in the fourth inning, singled in the sixth inning, and singled in the second inning.
Both offenses were strong at the plate as Arkansas State Mid-South collected 15 hits and ASUTR Eagles six in the high-scoring affair.
A single by Dean McMillen put ASUTR Eagles on the board in the top of the first.
Arkansas State Mid-South took the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the first thanks to singles by Dutton, and James Chicorelli.
Arkansas State Mid-South added one run in the second after Drew Busby hit a sacrifice fly.
Arkansas State Mid-South scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the sixth inning. Bobby Clifton grounded out, scoring one run, Parker Andel doubled, scoring one run, Kaleb Tejada doubled, scoring two runs, and Dutton singled, scoring one run.
Bronson McNeill earned the win for Arkansas State Mid-South. The pitcher allowed five hits and two runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking four. Jack Rinehart took the loss for ASUTR Eagles. The starting pitcher went four innings, surrendering seven runs on eight hits, striking out two and walking two. Ethan Sanders and Brock McNeill each appeared in relief for Arkansas State Mid-South.
Arkansas State Mid-South accumulated 15 hits in the game. Ethan Hirons, Busby, Tejada, and Cohen Jorgensen each collected multiple hits for Arkansas State Mid-South. Chicorelli stole two bases. Arkansas State Mid-South stole three bases in the game.
McMillen and Landen Kizer were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for ASUTR Eagles. Tyler Golden paced ASUTR Eagles with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting nine walks for the game. ASUTR Eagles ran wild on the base paths, piling up three stolen bases for the game. ASUTR Eagles turned one double play in the game.
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