Pioneers Handle Mission

The Basics
Score: MNU 9, Mission 2
Record: MNU (12-6), Mission (Mo.) (16-6)
Location: Ozark Sports Complex - Ozark, Mo.

Ozark, Mo. – MNU took control early and never looked back in a dominant 9-2 win at Mission on Tuesday. The Pioneers jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first three innings and continued to add on throughout the game. Strong pitching from Jacjson Noland, who earned the win with 3.1 innings with no earned runs, kept Mission off balance, while MNU's offense racked up 16 hits.

Turning Point
MNU's 3-run third inning, highlighted by a Kaden Owens RBI double and a 2-run double from Willy Borquez, extended the lead to 5-0 and set the tone for the rest of the game.

Individual Leaders
Logan Burbach, Jackson Noland, Nate Uglialoro, Bryce Brecklin, and Reece Helland combined to strike out 10 and allow no earned runs. And Brentt Olmo (3-5, 2 R, 2B, RBI, BB), Sean Maple (3-5, 3 R, RBI, HBP), Javier Melendez (2-4, R, 3 RBI, BB, HBP), Kaden Owens (2-5, R, 2B, 3 RBI), Drew Woodley (3-4, BB), and Kristian Crespo (2-5, 2 R) had multi-hit games.

Up Next
The next series is a 4-game set at Baker (7-13, 4-8) on Friday and Saturday starting at noon both days.