Missouri State (33-22) struck first, scoring its single run in the second inning when catcher Matt Weglarz walked, reached second on a wild pitch, and scored on a single up the middle by third baseman Brayden Drake. The Bears then left two of its eight runners stranded on the day.

Evansville’s game-winning damage came in the fourth inning after a Kern Watts groundout scored centerfielder Jim Viscomi, who had reached on a single through the left side. Kasey Wahl then homered to cap the Aces’ scoring.

The Bears threatened in the seventh with a leadoff double and a walk when the inning ended with runners stranded at the corners.

UE’s Kai Tuomi (6-1) went 6 2/3 innings for the win, striking our seven and scattering four hits, while MSU’s Chris Krawczyk (6-5) pitched the complete game, striking out seven and scattering six hits.

At the plate, UE’s Wahl went 3-for-4 in the final game, and contributed a 6-for-8 effort on the day. Drake and DH Clay Coulter each picked up two hits in the final game.