Missouri State picked up a 7-5 win on the road over in-state rival Mizzou to give head coach Keith Guttin his 1,300th win of his storied career.
Guttin did not travel with the team due to back issues, but his team got the job done on the road in the first of two matchups within seven days with Missouri. The win moved MSU to 12-10 (2-2) on the season.
MSU jumped out to a 6-0 lead after the top of the fifth inning with pesky offensive play. The Bears pulled out drag bunts and double steals to keep the Tiger defense on edge and it was successful.