Missouri State 8, at Louisiana-Lafayette 2

LAFAYETTE, La. (Interstat) — Missouri State capitalized on early opportunities and rode a strong start from pitcher Michael Yusypchuk to defeat Louisiana-Lafayette 8-2 in the season opener for both teams Friday at M.L. Tigue Moore Field. The Bears, who were projected as underdogs by Interstat’s ELO system, scored once in the first inning and broke the game open late to hand the Ragin’ Cajuns a defeat in a game they had a 59.4% probability to win. Missouri State struck quickly against Louisiana-Lafayette starter Bryce Wilson. Leadoff hitter Roessler singled and later scored on an RBI double down the left-field line… Read more...