Box Score SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Memphis held a 3-1 lead in the sixth inning before Missouri State rallied for eight runs over the final four innings to take the series opener 9-5 Friday at Hammons Field. The Tigers (10-7) will try to even the series with the Bears (13-4) Saturday at 2:05 p.m.
The game started well for Memphis as Alex Hicks was great through five innings, allowing just one run on four hits and no walks. Things fell apart for Hicks in the sixth though as he issued three walks and allowed two hits.