A Ninth-Inning Surge Seals 12-10 Victory
Southeast Missouri Baseball fought back from an early hole to defeat Little Rock 12-10 on Friday, with a four-run ninth inning turning the tide.
Little Rock drew first blood in the opening frame when Angel Cano launched a solo homer, but the Redhawks answered quickly as Josiah Hall smashed a two‑RBI shot to deep left field.
Cal Sullivan added momentum with a walk and an RBI double in the second inning, while SEMO extended its lead later that frame with more run‑producing hits.
The game saw multiple lead changes, including a four‑run burst by Little Rock in the third that put them ahead, only for SEMO to tie it in the fifth on a series of wild pitches.
A clutch ninth inning saw the Redhawks plate four runs, highlighted by Hall’s earlier homer and Sullivan’s clutch hitting, securing the 12‑10 win.
Key contributors for SEMO included Demitri Shakotko, Nathan Mertens, John‑Paul Sauer, and the aforementioned Hall and Sullivan, while Little Rock’s lineup featured Caleb Klein, Ryan Lopetegui, Trey Hill, Tank Sims and Brooks Kettering.
The two teams will meet again on Saturday in the regular‑season finale, setting the stage for another potential showdown.