If you thought the Bears were going to have a down year in power numbers, then think again.
Led by junior third baseman Jake Burger and sophomore shortstop Jeremy Eierman, five long balls contributed to leading the Bears to a 2-1 opening weekend.
The power surge gave the Bears a 12-1 victory over Rhode Island and a 7-0 win over Stony Brook. The Bears offense then stalled in a 4-3 loss to McNeese State in the McNeese State Lake Area Classic Championship.
Missouri State was patient at the plate while they drew 11 walks in their opening day game against Rhode Island.