The time read 6:06 p.m. Friday evening when Tigers freshman Shane Benes was finally cleared to play for the first time this season. Unfortunately, the first pitch between Missouri and Alabama was at 6:05.
He missed playing in his first baseball game in nearly two years by one minute.
Benes would have to settle for one more day out of the lineup but returned Saturday against the Crimson Tide.
“There were a lot of emotions going on,” Benes said. “It’s been a long time. I was just happy to be out there and no matter how I did, just be thankful to be out there again.