Griffon Baseball (22-20, 15-14 MIAA) is on its final road trip of the regular season, starting at Northwest Missouri State (30-13, 20-9 MIAA) and continuing to Arkansas-Fort Smith (5-36, 4-28 MIAA). The team aims to secure a key conference win against Northwest after winning both earlier matchups this season. Miguel Cantu has been a standout performer, contributing significantly to the team's recent offensive efforts. The Griffons are also on the brink of clinching their first MIAA Tournament spot since 2019.

By the Numbers
  • Griffons currently sit seventh in the MIAA standings.
  • Miguel Cantu recorded eight RBIs in the last four games, with a .800 slugging percentage.
State of Play
  • The Griffons are looking for their first season sweep of Northwest since 2019.
  • They will face UAFS for a three-game series following the matchup with Northwest.
What's Next

After this road swing, the Griffons will return home for a three-game series against Rogers State, beginning on Thursday evening.

Bottom Line

With playoff implications on the line, strong performances from players like Cantu will be crucial for securing a postseason berth and maintaining momentum heading into the final games.