The University of Central Arkansas Bears secured a 10-7 victory over the Bellarmine Knights with an impressive performance from the bullpen and a late five-run eighth inning. Junior right fielder Blaine French stood out with a 4-for-6 performance and a career-high four RBIs. The Bears won the series 2-1 and improved their record to 8-7 in Atlantic Sun Conference play. Junior Gavin Alveti earned his first save of the season, closing out the game after entering with the bases loaded.
UCA scored first with a leadoff home run from Zeb Allen and ultimately took the lead for good with a big eighth inning. Cooper King, a junior transfer from Merced Community College, was a standout on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings of one-hit baseball and striking out five.
The Bears are now in a second-place tie in the ASUN Gold Division and will face the Memphis Tigers at home next. This win was a significant one for the team, showcasing their offensive capabilities and resilience in overcoming a deficit to secure the series victory. French’s standout performance and King’s solid outing were key factors in the Bears’ success in this game. With momentum on their side, UCA will look to carry this win into their upcoming matchups as they continue to chase success in the conference.
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