OZARK, Mo. — Mission University baseball closed out its regular season with a statement performance, earning a key conference win over Williams Baptist on Senior Day to secure the No. 2 overall seed in the AMC Tournament.
Pregame
Mission entered the weekend knowing the stakes—just one win in the three-game series would secure the No. 2 seed in the upcoming AMC Tournament.
Hosting Williams Baptist at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex, the Patriots looked to finish strong in their final regular season series while also honoring their seniors in Saturday's finale.
Game 1 Summary (L, 5-1)
Williams Baptist took control early and never let go, handing Mission a 5-1 loss in the series opener.
The Eagles struck for two runs in the second inning and added three more in the fifth, highlighted by a three-run home run.
Mission managed just four hits in the game, with its lone run coming in the third inning on an RBI groundout by Collin Miser that scored Kadean Jacobs.
Trey Mulholland went the distance on the mound, striking out nine, but took the loss.
Game 2 Summary (L, 7-5)
Game two was a back-and-forth battle, but a late surge by Williams Baptist proved to be the difference in a 7-5 Mission loss.
The Patriots jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and added two more in the fourth, with Zachary Beatty and Trey Mulholland driving in runs.
Williams Baptist responded throughout the middle innings before delivering a decisive three-run ninth inning to pull away.
Beatty led the way offensively with three hits, while Mission totaled 11 hits in the game but couldn't hold off the late push.
Game 3 Summary (W, 14-4)
With Senior Day energy and postseason implications on the line, Mission delivered in a big way.
The Patriots exploded early, scoring four runs in the first inning and four more in the second to take firm control. A three-run home run from Kaedan Thompson highlighted the early surge.
Mission kept the pressure on, adding four more in the fourth inning, including a two-run homer from Carter Vienhage.
Collin Miser drove in three runs, while multiple players contributed in a balanced offensive attack that produced 14 runs on 11 hits.
On the mound, Jude Tenny tossed a complete game, striking out seven and allowing four runs to secure the win and the series finale.
Stat Leaders (Mission)
Series Notes
- Mission wins series finale to finish 1-2
- Patriots secure No. 2 seed in AMC Tournament
- Senior Day victory highlights final regular season game
- Mission scored 14 runs in the finale after totaling 6 runs in first two games combined
- Strong offensive response in Game 3 after back-to-back losses
Postgame
Mission showed resilience when it mattered most. After dropping the first two games of the series, the Patriots responded with urgency and energy in the finale to secure their postseason positioning.
The explosive offensive performance, combined with a complete game effort on the mound, highlighted the team's ability to bounce back under pressure.
With the regular season complete, Mission now shifts its focus to the AMC Tournament with momentum on its side.
Next Up
Mission opens play in the AMC Tournament on April 27 at 3:00 PM at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex, where they will face Central Baptist.
