The College of the Ozarks Baseball Bobcats returned to the diamond at Coach Bob Smith field for a midweek doubleheader against the Patriots of Mission University Tuesday and came away with a split in the two balanced contests.

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C of O vs Mission University – Game 1
In a thrilling regular season non-conference baseball showdown on Tuesday, the College of the Ozarks Bobcats clinched a 6-4 victory over the Mission University Patriots at Coach Bob Smith Field. 
The Bobcats showed impressive form early on, taking a decisive lead and managing to maintain it throughout the encounter. Key players such as Charlie Parker and Kyle Beeman each added two crucial runs, while Brody Tyler not only scored once but also hit a dynamic home run, contributing significantly to the team's offense. Trey Riley and Hunter Lewis were instrumental in driving in runs, with Riley securing two RBIs and Lewis added another to his tally.
George Reynolds started on the mound for the Bobcats, delivering a strong pitching performance that kept the Patriots scoreless until the sixth inning. Despite a sudden surge from the Patriots who managed to rack up four runs, the Bobcats' early advantage and consistent scoring proved to be too much for the visiting side.
The game had its highlight moments, notably Tyler's solo homer and the collective effort in RBIs from Riley, Lewis, and Tyler himself which were pivotal in the Bobcats' strategy to widen and secure their lead. 

C of O vs Mission University – Game 2
Despite a valiant effort in game two, the Bobcats were narrowly defeated with a final score of 10-7 in favor of the Patriots.
The Bobcats showed strong performances from key players. Alex Nimmo stood out by scoring three runs, while Charlie Parker contributed significantly with one home run and three RBIs. Trey Riley and Brody Tyler also added to the scoreline, demonstrating the depth of the Bobcat roster. Brody Tyler, the starting pitcher for the home team, showed resilience throughout the game.
Key moments included Charlie Parker's impactful home run in the 5th inning, which ignited cheers from the home crowd. Additionally, Alex Nimmo stole a pair of bases to ignite the offense in the late innings bases. Despite these efforts, Tate Wheeler of the Patriots managed to swing the momentum with a home run, contributing to the Patriots' win.
Looking ahead, the Bobcats are set to face the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies in their next game scheduled for April 25 in Goodwell, Oklahoma. The team aims to build on their current momentum, hoping to improve their season record and keep building toward the post season.