Official Site of the Red Wolves · Mar 11, 2021
A-State Sweeps Midweek Series With 7-3 Win Over Missouri State
JONESBORO, Ark. (3/10/21) – Timely two-out hitting once again was key for Arkansas State baseball in a 7-3 victory against Missouri State Wednesday at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field.
The Red Wolves (2-7) scored five of their seven runs in two-out situations to sweep the Bears (5-5) in the two-game midweek series. In the two contests, nine of 13 total RBIs occurred with two down.
Will Gilmer tossed 4.1 shutout innings in relief of starter Max Charlton to earn his first victory of the year, striking out three and walking just one – allowing just three batters to reach base. Missouri State starter Jared Viertel took the loss, allowing four runs in 4.2 innings and walking five A-State hitters.