Missouri Southern baseball suffered a setback, losing 13-7 to Emporia State in the series finale. After establishing an early 4-0 lead, the Lions could not maintain their momentum and were overtaken by the Hornets' explosive eight-run fifth inning, primarily driven by Cooper Schwindt's two home runs. Despite some strong individual performances, including Aiden Hinkle's two-RBI single, the Lions struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities late in the game. The defeat drops MSSU to a 25-13 overall record and 20-8 in MIAA play, while ESU improves to 28-11 and 15-10 in conference games. Missouri Southern will look to rebound against Newman on April 14 before facing Missouri Western this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • MSSU scored five runs in the first three innings.
  • Emporia State scored eight runs in a single fifth inning.
State of Play
  • MSSU currently holds a record of 25-13 and 20-8 in MIAA conference play.
  • Emporia State's victory improves their overall record to 28-11 and 15-10 in the MIAA.
What's Next

The Lions will host Newman on April 14, with the first pitch scheduled for 3 p.m. CT. Following that, they will face Missouri Western in a three-game series from April 17-19. Adjustments are in place due to field construction, with games originally planned for Joe Becker Stadium now moving to Warren Turner Field.

Bottom Line

Missouri Southern must focus on capitalizing on scoring opportunities to break their losing streak and regain momentum in upcoming games. Strengthening their offensive execution and tightening their defense will be critical against Newman and Missouri Western.