CONWAY, Ark. — Central Arkansas (13-11, 3-3) come from behind to edged Bellarmine University (7-15, 2-4) with an 8-7 victory at Bear Stadium on Sunday. Central Arkansas rallied with a four-run sixth inning, which included a home run, to secure the win.
Central Arkansas faced Bellarmine in a tightly contested match-up. In the third inning, Bellarmine's Bell homered to left field, followed by Swader's RBI triple, pushing the visitors to a 2-0 lead. Central Arkansas responded with
Keon Moseni's RBI single, cutting the deficit to 2-1. After three innings, Bellarmine led 2-1.
Bellarmine extended its lead in the fourth inning when Acton scored on a hit by pitch with the bases loaded, making it 3-1. Bellarmine maintained its lead through the inning.
In the fifth inning, Bellarmine's A. Swader and L. Scales each hit solo home runs, increasing their lead to 5-1. Central Arkansas was held scoreless in the bottom half of the inning.
Central Arkansas mounted a comeback in the sixth inning.
Nate Negre doubled, driving in Moseni.
Jayden Sloan and
Sam Reynolds each contributed with sacrifice flies, while
Jagger Schattle's RBI single tied the game. The home team scored four runs in the inning, leveling the score at 5-5.
In the seventh, Central Arkansas took the lead when Negre hit a three-run homer, bringing in Moseni and
Parker Gwyn putting Central Arkansas ahead 8-5 after seven innings.
The eighth and ninth innings were quiet, with neither team adding to the score. Central Arkansas secured an 8-7 victory over the Knights.
Denver Hamilton started for Central Arkansas and pitched 3 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs, with 1 strikeout and 2 walks.
Samuel Curtis came in relief but only managed to pitch 1/3 inning, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned run.
Hunter Alexander provided a strong closing performance, pitching 5 2/3 innings with 5 strikeouts, allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. Alexander's effort ensured a solid finish, maintaining control with no walks in his appearance.
Nate Negre
- 3 hits
- 4 RBIs
- 2 doubles
- 1 home run
Keon Moseni
- 2 runs
- 2 hits
- 1 RBI
- 1 double
Hunter Alexander
- 5 2/3 innings pitched
- 5 strikeouts
- 2 earned runs
- 2 home runs allowed
Looking ahead, the Bears will take on the University of Arkansas at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
