No. 22 Central Missouri Mules Baseball is headed to Edmond, Oklahoma, for a three-game series against Central Oklahoma from April 24-26. Currently holding a record of 31-11 overall and 21-9 in the MIAA, the Mules aim to continue their strong performance following a recent victory over Washburn. This series is crucial as it marks their final road matchup of the regular season, with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. on Friday.

By the Numbers
  • Central Missouri has an overall batting average of .327 and a team ERA of 4.66.
  • The Mules lead the MIAA with 160 stolen bases while limiting opponents to 39 in 53 attempts.
Yes, But

While Central Missouri ranks highly in various NCAA-II statistics, they face challenges in keeping momentum against a competitive Central Oklahoma team that has shown resilience this season.

State of Play
  • The Mules currently rank No. 18 in the D2 Baseball Top 25 Poll and lead the MIAA in fielding percentage (.979).
  • Players like Chase Wilcox and Grant Hollister are on the verge of personal milestones, potentially impacting team dynamics.
What's Next

Following the series with Central Oklahoma, the Mules will return home to face Missouri Southern in their final series of the regular season from April 30 to May 2.

Bottom Line

As Central Missouri heads into this critical series, maintaining their strong batting, base-running prowess, and pitching strategy will be key to securing victories and solidifying their position in the NCAA tournament rankings.