Missouri State baseball returns home to Hammons Field this week for a four-game stretch beginning Tuesday evening against Mizzou.
The Bears (11-24) are currently on a five-game losing streak after being swept at Illinois State this past weekend.
While this season hasn't been what was expected, a win on Tuesday would be a breath of fresh air for a team that had promise going into the season.
Here are four things to know before Tuesday night's game:
1. MSU is on pace for a historically bad season
For a program that has earned the right to have high expectations year after year, this season is trending toward one of the worst under head coach Keith Guttin.