SPRINGFIELD, MO - Bradley plated the game's first run for the third time in as many games in the series, but Missouri State (18-9, 3-0 MVC) steadily pulled away for a 9-2 Missouri Valley Conference baseball win Sunday afternoon at Hammons Field.
The Bears outhit Bradley (10-15, 0-3 MVC), 12-4, to earn the sweep and hand Braves starting pitcher Cole Cook (L 6-1) his first loss in seven decisions this season. Alex Jefferson's 2-run double in the second put Missouri State ahead for good. Each of the first six batters in the Bears order reached base at least two times against Bradley's three pitchers.