Mizzou baseball hosted Lindenwood on Tuesday after a weekend sweep by Tennessee. The Tigers dominated the game, winning 13-1 in just seven innings to complete the season sweep. Javyn Pimental started on the mound for Mizzou, pitching a scoreless first inning before Kaden Jacobi took over and allowed just one run in the next three innings.
Mizzou’s offense started quickly with Justin Colon driving in Danny Corona to give Mizzou a 1-0 lead in the first inning. In the fourth inning, with the game tied at one, Mizzou’s offense exploded. Jackson Beaman hit a solo homer followed by Jack Holubowski’s first career hit. The Tigers scored nine runs in the inning, with contributions from Brock Daniels, Jackson Lovich, Colon, and Corona among others. Matt Garcia’s three-run homer made it 10-1 Mizzou.
The Tigers’ pitchers shut down Lindenwood without allowing any more runs. Victor Quinn, Ben Pederson, and Xavier Lovett closed out the game as Mizzou added three more runs in the sixth inning, resulting in a 13-1 victory in seven innings. This win was the Tigers’ 20th of the season, with Head Coach Kerrick Jackson leading them to a 13-10 record at home.
The next challenge for Mizzou is a weekend series at home against South Carolina, starting on Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Tigers will look to continue their winning streak and improve their record as they face a tough opponent in South Carolina.
In summary, Mizzou baseball returned home after being swept by Tennessee and defeated Lindenwood 13-1 to complete their season sweep of that team. The Tigers’ offense exploded with nine runs scored