Drury baseball split a doubleheader with Truman State, winning the first game 2-1 and losing the second 9-3 at Bulldog Baseball Park. Pitcher Anthony Vita threw a complete game, allowing only one run and striking out four batters in the opener. The Panthers took the lead late thanks to a crucial two-out single from Greydon Miller. However, the Bulldogs bounced back in game two, establishing a strong lead and ultimately scoring five unanswered runs to secure the series split, leaving both teams with two wins each in their four-game set.

By the Numbers
  • Drury's Connor Bain went 4-for-8 with an RBI in both games.
  • Anthony Vita's complete game included only three hits allowed and four strikeouts.
State of Play
  • Drury now has a record of 22-16 (13-7 GLVC).
  • Truman State holds a record of 11-26 (5-19 GLVC).
What's Next

Drury is set to return to Mark Worley Field for its final home stand of the season, facing Upper Iowa on April 17 for a 5 p.m. game.

Bottom Line

The Panthers displayed resilience with a notable pitching performance from Vita in game one, but must improve their offense and defensive consistency heading into future matches as they aim for a strong finish to the season.