Mizzou Splits Saturday Doubleheader After Game 2 Breakout

Saturday, March 13

Normal, Ill.

3:30 PM (7 inn.)

University of Missouri

5-10

Illinois State

5-7

Missouri

Illinois State

Mizzou Splits Saturday Doubleheader After Game 2 Breakout

3/13/2021 10:26:00 PM | Baseball

Box Score 1 Box Score 2 Box Score Game 1 Box Score Game 2

The Tigers scored a season-tying 12 runs in the second game on Saturday

NORMAL, Ill. – Mizzou Baseball (6-10) split its doubleheader against Illinois State, losing the first game 10-1, and winning the second game 12-2. The Tigers rallied in the second game behind a perfect game at the plate from senior Brandt Belk and three Tigers with multiple RBIs.

In the first game of the twin billing, the Tigers tallied four hits against the Illinois State starter, who tossed a 7-inning complete game. Sophomore Torin Montgomery put Mizzou's sole on the board with two outs in the final frame, hitting a solo home run.

The Tigers got out to a hot start in the second game, putting up a four spot in the first inning. The flood gates continued to stay open as Mizzou plated at least one run in each of the first five innings.

Junior Mike Coletta recorded a season-high two hits and two RBIs in the win. His offensive performance was supplemented by senior Mark Vierling's sixth multi-hit game of the season.

The cushion was more than enough for redshirt sophomore Seth Halvorsen, who allowed just two hits over 5.0 innings. The righty also set a career high with seven strikeouts on the outing.

#ShowMe Top Performers

Torin Montgomery (both games): 3-for-6, 2 R, RBI, HR, 2 BB
Brandt Belk (both games): 4-for-7, 2 R, RBI, 3B
Mark Vierling (second game): 3-for-4, R, RBI
Mike Coletta (second game): 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Seth Halvorsen: 5.0 IP, R, 0 ER, 2 H, 6 BB, 7 K

Hear from the Skipper

Head coach Steve Bieser on the team responding in game two…

"We came out with a little fire in the second game and responded in game two. We had swings that were going to produce good results."

#MIZ Takeaways

Seth Halvorsen struck out a career-best seven batters over 5.0 innings, taking the win for his effort. This is the second consecutive outing with a career-high in strikeouts.
Junior Joshua Day continued his on-base streak, getting on at least once in both games, to bring his current streak to 15 games.
Seniors Brandt Belk and Mark Vierling both tallied multi-hit games in the second game, for the third and sixth times this season, respectively.
The Tigers offense clicked in the second game of the twin bill, putting up double-digit runs for the fourth time this season. The team is 3-1 in games where it scores at least 10 runs.

Up Next

Mizzou Baseball will conclude its weekend series in Normal, Ill., in a Sunday matinee against the Redbirds. First pitch is tabbed for 1 p.m. CT.

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