Box Score

CONWAY, Ark. – The Hendrix College baseball team picked up a 4-1 victory over in-state rival University of the Ozarks on a chilly night at Warrior Field on Wednesday.

The Warriors (4-6) outhit the Eagles (7-4) 10-7 in the game.

Ozarks scored in the top of the first when right fielder Freddy Prince led off with a single and later scored on a ground out by first baseman Tony Morales. Hendrix answered with a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame. Junior left fielder Austin Womack led off with an infield single, stole second and later scored on a ground ball from junior center fielder Collin Radack. Sophomore first baseman Ryan Ritz also singled, stole second and was driven in on a double from junior designated hitter Jacob Perschke.

In the third, Radack reached on a slow rolling ground ball to the left side of the infield, extending his hitting streak to 15 games. He stole second and was knocked in by a Perschke base hit, giving the Warriors a 3-1 lead. Hendrix added another run when Ritz drew a bases loaded walk, scoring freshman shortstop Brandon Smith.

Womack led the Warriors with three hits, a double and two stolen bases. Perschke had two hits with two driven in, and Ritz picked up a pair of hits as well.

Center fielder Drew Clark had two hits for the Eagles.

Hendrix senior Ted Smoyer (1-0) picked up the win by going seven innings, fanning seven and allowing six hits, one run and a walk. Junior Justin Mosbey picked up his first save the year by the getting the final two outs, including a strikeout, after inheriting a bases loaded jam.

Ozarks starter Rodger Montano (2-1) allowed nine hits, three earned runs, three walks and struck out one in five plus innings.

Hendrix will return to action on Friday when they host Berry College to kick off their first ever Southern Athletic Association series.