How to Watch: Missouri Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State
After a rough roadtrip in which Missouri lost three of the seven games played, the Tigers are looking to rebound with their nine-game home stand.
The Redhawks have struggled offensively this season, but the Tigers aren't doing much better. SEMO has averaged 5.25 runs per game and Missouri has 5. Missouri's main problem has been with strikeouts. Through the seven games they have played so far, they have struck out 76 times. Missouri will look to turn that around in their first home game of the season.
Missouri has historically played much better at home, earning 19 of their 30 wins at Taylor Stadium last season.
To start their home stand, Missouri will give the ball to left-handed pitcher Daniel Wissler. This will be the sophomore's first start as a Tiger. He has taken the mound twice so far this season, pitching 3.1 innings against Cal Poly and 1.0 innings against UC San Diego.
Against Wissler will be SEMO's right-hander Sam Heyman. Heyman made eight starts last year for the Redhawks, but this is his first in 2024. He put up a 2.07 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 16 appearances last season.
SEMO will travel across the state on Tuesday with a win under their belt to play Missouri at 5 p.m. CT in Taylor Stadium.
How to Watch Missouri vs Southeast Missouri State
What: Missouri Tigers (4-3) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (2-6)
Where: Taylor Stadium, Columbia, Mo.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 5 p.m. CT
Watch: ESPN+
Series: Missouri leads 24-13 with the first meeting occurring on April 16, 1986. The Tigers have won against the Redhawks in their last two outings with their most recent win on May 3, 2022.
Last time out, SEMO: The Redhawks avoided a sweep with a game four win against St. Thomas. SEMO was able to earn their first double-digit run game of the season to crush St. Thomas 10-3 after three straight losses to them.
Last time out, Missouri: The Tigers picked up an 11th inning comeback win in the second game of their doubleheader against UC San Diego on Saturday, Feb. 24. This set Missouri up with a win heading into their home opener.
Pitching Matchup: Daniel Wissler vs. Sam Heyman
