Conway, AR - The Baseball Bobcats made their way south to Conway, AR for a doubleheader with Central Baptist College on Tuesday. The Cats came away with a split against the Mustangs and they put on an offensive display in game two of the day. 

C of O vs CBC - Game 1
The Bobcats faced a tough opponent in the Mustangs, falling with a final score of 13-2 in the opener. Under windy conditions and a mild 66 degrees, the Bobcats struggled to contain the offense of Central Baptist from the start.

Central Baptist took the lead early with two runs in the first inning, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Throughout the contest, the Bobcats' defense faced challenges, unable to curb the scoring of their opponents. The Bobcats only managed to score in the 7th inning, thanks to efforts from Kyle Beeman and Alex Nimmo, who crossed home to contribute the team's only runs for the game.

Charlie Parker and Brody Tyler were notable for their individual performances. Parker provided three hits and one RBI. Starting pitcher Tyler also produced a solid effort on the mound, recording three strikeouts over 3.1 innings of work. Despite these efforts, the team's struggles were apparent as they tried to rally after Central Baptist's strong early innings. Taking the 13-2 loss, the Bobcats knew they would need a better outing in the second game of the day.

C of O vs CBC - Game 2

In game two of the doubleheader, the Bobcats thwarted Central Baptist with a final score of 16-4. The Bobcats showcased their offense early on and kept the lead throughout the game.

Charlie Parker and Hunter Lewis led the Bobcats' offensive onslaught. Parker, who remains a critical performer for the team, went 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs, hitting a home run and a double. In one of the key moments of the game, Parker smashed a home run in the 4th inning. Lewis also made significant contributions by securing 4 RBIs, featuring a three-run home run in the 5th inning that capped a rally of 7 runs, pulling the Bobcats further ahead.

Brody Baumann was another standout, going 3-for-3, which included a double and driving in 2 runs. On the mound, George Reynolds held down the fort, ensuring that Central Baptist struggled to keep up with the Bobcats' offensive pace.

The Bobcats improve next travel to Central Christian College of Kansas for a weekend series with the Tigers.