SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State scored seven runs in the bottom of the eighth to defeat Wichita State 12-5 in game one of a three-game series.
went 2-for-5 with two home runs and two RBI, while went 2-for-4 with a run.
Starter went 4.1 innings and gave up three runs on seven hits with five walks and two strikeouts.
The Shockers got on the board in the top of the second. led off with his first home run as a Shocker to give WSU a 1-0 lead. With two outs, singled and and followed with walks to load the bases.