#24 @MizzouSoftball Welcomes #25 Arkansas to Mizzou Stadium For Weekend SEC Series

#24 Mizzou Hosts #25 Arkansas in SEC Weekend Series
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	STATS
#25 Arkansas	Mizzou Stadium	Friday, April 7	6:30 pm	SEC Network +	Stats
#25 Arkansas	Mizzou Stadium	Saturday, April 8	2 pm	SEC Network +	Stats
#25 Arkansas	Mizzou Stadium	Sunday, April 9	Noon	SEC Network +	Stats

MIZZOU GAME NOTES

COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 24 Mizzou Softball (20-14, 3-5 SEC) continues Southeastern Conference action this weekend (April 7-9) with a series against No. 25 Arkansas, presented by MU Health Care.

The Tigers and Razorbacks' series opener is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (CT) on Friday evening. The first 100 University of Missouri students in attendance will receive an exclusive Mizzou Softball t-shirt.

Game two is slated for a 2 p.m. (CT) first pitch on Saturday and will mark the official grand opening of the new Mizzou Softball Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a ribbon cutting ceremony by the main gate at 12:30 p.m. (CT). Following the game, fans can enjoy a pig roast, beverages and exclusive access to the stadium and field.

The first 1,250 fans in attendance will receive a Mizzou Softball Stadium inaugural season mini bat. Saturday also marks Alumni Day at the ballpark, as former Tigers will be recognized throughout the game.

Sunday afternoon's series finale will begin at noon and mark Fathers and Daughters day at Mizzou Softball Stadium. At the conclusion of the Tigers and Razorbacks' matchup, fathers and daughters will have the opportunity to play catch in the outfield.

All three games this weekend will broadcast live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN.

Tickets will be available at the main gate through the Mizzou Ticket Office booth. Adult tickets are $8, while youth and senior tickets are available for $5 apiece. University of Missouri students can receive free admission with a valid student ID.

Mizzou Softball Stadium gates will open one hour prior to first pitch. Additional details on stadium policies, parking and much more can be found inside the 2017 Mizzou Softball Fan Primer.

Series Snapshot

Mizzou leads the all-time series over Arkansas, 10-4.
In the teams' last meeting, the Tigers claimed a 10-0 victory on April 19, 2015, in Fayetteville, Ark.

Baxter Dominates #9 Alabama, Earns SEC & National Pitching Awards

Senior RHP Cheyenne Baxter continued her dominance in SEC play this past weekend (March 31 - April 2) against No. 9 Alabama, shutting down the Crimson Tide over two starts.
Baxter limited Alabama to only one run over 13.1 IP, while its batters only managed a .191 average against her.
Baxter was recognized across the country for her outstanding work in the circle, as she garnered Week Eight SEC Pitcher of the Week and Week Eight NFCA National Pitcher of the Week accolades on Tuesday (April 4).
She opened the weekend with a CG victory on Friday (March 31), marking her fourth CG win this season.
Baxter came back two days later and started Sunday's series finale rubber match. She pitched 3.1 quality innings before being pulled. Baxter re-entered the game in the seventh inning after Mizzou tied the game at three apiece. She shut down Alabama for the final three innings of the game, setting up the Tigers' ultimate walk-off series-clinching win in the ninth inning.
In SEC only play this year (5 starts, 3 CG, 1 shutout), Baxter has accumulated a 3-1 record with a 1.18 ERA, 24 Ks over 29.2 IP and limiting batters to a .209 average.
Those five starts in SEC play have all come against top 10 ranked opponents (at #1 Florida - March 12 // at #7 Texas A&M - March 25-26 // vs. #9 Alabama - March 31, April 2).

Tigers Climb Back Into National Polls, NCAA RPI

After a three week hiatus, the Tigers returned to the nation's top 25 polls on Tuesday, behind their series victory over the Crimson Tide.
Mizzou checked in at No. 24 in the Week Eight USA Today / NFCA Division I Coaches Poll, while earning the No. 25 spot in the latest ESPN.com / USA Softball poll.
Additionally, the Tigers jumped 11 spots in the latest NCAA RPI rankings, claiming the No. 25 slot in the latest edition.
Overall this season, Mizzou has tallied five top 25 nationally ranked wins, including an impressive four victories over top 10 foes.
Inside the latest NCAA RPI, the Tigers have six victories over top 25 opponents and seven wins over current top 30 RPI ball clubs.

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