Posted By: Simon Elfrink
May 14, 2021
Simon Elfrink
selfrink@murraystate.edu
Murray State baseball finished the last game of a five-game homestand with yet another walk-off win at Johnny Reagan Field. The Racers managed to outlast Southern Illinois University in an 11-inning contest that resulted in a 5-4 victory for the Racers.
The Salukis bested Murray State earlier on in the season and came to Reagan Field 33-14 on the season. However, some key bullpen pitching and timely hitting helped the Racers secure the win and equalize the season series against SIU.
“You never get tired of winning,” said Head Coach Dan Skirka. “And those are sweet. The guys fought. We were down early, came back and just had some really clutch performances. A couple guys out of the bullpen were lights-out.”
Posted By: Simon Elfrink
May 8, 2021
Simon Elfrink
selfrink@murraystate.edu
Murray State baseball tied the season series with Belmont on Wednesday, May 5, at Johnny Reagan Field by walking the game off in the 12th inning.
While the Bruins took two of the three games in a weekend series on April 17-18, the Racers were able to equalize the slate with a 4-3 climactic win.
Hitting was weak for both teams as both the Bruins and the Racers only had eight hits apiece. However, the Bruins committed five errors, one of which allowed the Racers to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into extra innings.
Posted By: Simon Elfrink
May 3, 2021
Simon Elfrink
selfrink@murraystate.edu
Murray State baseball was hot and cold in a four-game series against Morehead State. In three of the four games, Morehead State’s offense was able to overpower the Racers, but an explosion at the plate from redshirt junior center fielder Jake Slunder helped Murray State capture a game three victory.
Game One
The Racers put freshman right-hander Jack Wenninger on the mound to start game one of the series on Friday, April 30. Wenninger has been a big help for the Racers, posting a 4-3 record coming into the game. However, the Morehead State offense exploited him as early as the first inning. AfterWenninger walked the second batter of the game, redshirt senior infielder Stephen Hill stepped up to the plate and hit a two-run home run.
Simon Elfrink Sports Editor selfrink@murraystate.edu After a three-game sweep against EKU over Alumni Weekend, Murray State baseball took a solitary loss against Southern Illinois University on Tuesday, April 27. Head Coach Dan Skirka put redshirt junior right-hander Quinton Kujawa on the mound to start the game. Kujawa had only pitched…
Ryan Perkins becomes sixth player to reach 200 games, 200 hits
Posted By: Simon Elfrink
April 28, 2021
Simon Elfrink
selfrink@murraystate.edu
Senior left fielder Ryan Perkins joined an exclusive club in Racer baseball history on Friday, April 9, when he hit his 200th career hit against SEMO to become the sixth player in Murray State baseball history to record 200 games and 200 hits.
“It’s just an honor to be a part of that selection,” Perkins said. “I had the honor to play with a couple of those guys so just to think about what they have done in their career, it’s just really special to be a part of.”