It was the same old story for Missouri pitchers in the early game of its doubleheader Saturday. Lots of walks. Lots of hits. Lots of runs against.
But, the team saw marked improvement in the nightcap, something coach Steve Bieser hopes to continue into Sunday and next week’s Frisco Classic.
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