Only a force of nature could stop Missouri Western’s offensive assault Friday.  Mother Nature did just that.  Thunderstorms delayed the second game of the Griffons doubleheader at Pittsburg State, with Western leading 10-0 in the 6th inning.  The Griffon bats had showed no signs of slowing down, after winning game one 12-1.  Game two will resume Saturday with a start time still yet to be determined.  Western and Pitt are scheduled to play two more games after resuming Friday’s game.  The Griffons are now 24-11 overall and 17-8 in MIAA Conference play.

Game 1: MWSU 12, PSU 1
In game one, the Griffons scored runs in every inning but two on their way to the 12-1 victory. Western capitalized on five Gorilla errors and scored eight runs in the first three innings to put the game out of hand.  Staff ace Brandon Simmons went the distance to pick up the victory for the Griffons, improving his record to 8-12 on the season.

Game 2: MWSU 10, PSU 0 (PPD 6th inning)

The Griffons picked up where they left on game one, exploding for four runs in the 4th inning, and pounding out 15 hits into the 6th inning, when the game was postponed due to thunderstorm in the Pittsburg area.

Western has hit four home runs in the game, including two from Grant Fink.  The Griffons have scored three runs in the 6th inning, and are still batting with one on and out out when play resumes Saturday.  Nik Jurado has allowed just two hits through five scoreless innings.

— MWSU Sports Information —