Griffon Baseball (24-22, 17-16 MIAA) concludes its regular season by hosting No. 10 Rogers State (37-10, 25-8 MIAA) for a three-game series in St. Joseph, Mo. The games are scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m., Friday at 3 p.m., and Saturday at 1 p.m., featuring a Senior Day celebration for 14 seniors. Missouri Western aims for its first winning season since 2018 and celebrates notable player milestones throughout the weekend, coming off a recent split against Arkansas-Fort Smith.

By the Numbers
  • 22 wins this season, most since 2018.
  • 18 home wins, the highest since 2014.
  • 6 MIAA series victories this season, matching the total from 2018.
State of Play
  • Missouri Western has secured a spot in the MIAA tournament for the first time since 2019.
  • The Griffons recently split a series, winning the finale 16-4 after falling 12-11 in a rain-affected game.
What's Next

The MIAA tournament is scheduled for May 6-10 at the University of Central Oklahoma, with seedings and game times announced soon. A successful weekend could impact the team鈥檚 standings significantly.

Bottom Line

The Griffons stand on the brink of a winning season and a favorable MIAA tournament positioning, making the final games crucial for both player recognition and team momentum. Success this weekend could set the tone for their postseason journey.