Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Mules varsity baseball team defeated the Bloomfield Wildcats 10-0 in six innings on Thursday after a seven-run explosion in the sixth inning.
The Bernie Mules had three different pitchers appear in the game. Blake Beacham, Gavin Brown, and Dalton Hobgood combined for a three hit performance to help the Mules.
The Mules scored in the sixth on a two-run double by Wyatt Barnett, an RBI single by Jayce Burk, a walk by Josh Ellenburg, a two-run single by Alex Guzman, a two-run single by Guzman, and an RBI single by Nate Dillinger.
Gavin Brown paced Bernie at the plate. Brown went 2-3, drove in one and scored three runs. He homered in the first inning and singled in the third inning.
Josh Ellenburg helped the Mules out in the third inning as well with a monster solo shot to left center for his first home run of the year.
"Bloomfield couldn't get anything going as long as Dalton Hobgood was pitching," commented head baseball coach Marcus Massey.
Hobgood gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out five during his two innings of work.
Blake Beacham got it done on the bump on the way to a win. He pitched two shutout innings. Beacham struck out none, walked one and gave up one hit.
Hector was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed seven runs in five innings, walked three and struck out four.
The lead stayed with Bernie Mules Varsity after the first, when it scored one run on a solo home run by Brown.
The Bernie Mules will be back in action on Saturday, September 24th at the Fall Baseball Tournament in Campbell.
Neelyville, Missouri - The Bernie Mules baseball team jumped out to an 8-0 lead after three innings then finished the Tigers off driving home five runs in the top of the seventh.
Bernie (10-4) defeated Neelyville 13-1.
Bernie Mules Varsity built upon its lead with three runs in the second. A single by Gavin Brown ignited the offense, scoring Barnett. That was followed up by Dalton Hobgood's double, plating Brown.
The Mules continued to pile on two more runs in the top of the third. Jayce Burk kicked things off with a single, scoring Weston Comstock.
Bernie scored five runs in the seventh on an RBI double by Michael Suiter, a sacrifice fly by Blake Beacham, an error, an RBI single by Trenton Johnson, and an RBI double by Alex Guzman.
Wyatt Barnett scored four times and finished 2 for 3 at the plate for Bernie. He singled in the second and third innings.
Jayce Burk tripled and scored. Alex Guzman, Dalton Hobgood and Michael Suiter all doubled.
Guzman got the win for Bernie Mules Varsity thanks to 10 strikeouts in six inning with only one walk. He gave up just five hits over six shutout innings.
Nate Dillinger pitched the seventh and had two strikeouts and one hit.
Hobbs was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in two innings, walked three and struck out two.
Bernie will be back in action on Thursday playing at Puxico. Then they travel to Naylor on Friday. Game times are 4:30 p.m.
Puxico, Missouri - The Bernie Mules volleyball team travel to Puxico to take on the Indians Thursday evening. The Varsity team pulled out a win 25-9, 25-17 over the Puxico Lady Indians.
Morgan Baker led the team in serving points with nine; six of which were during the first set and three in the second set. Madi Wooldridge and Taylor Anthony had two service aces and Taylor Lovelady had one.
Kayli Tanner and two blocks and Madi Wooldridge had one.
Mabree Stone had 6 digs, Kaylie Tanner and Christina Dowdy each had 5 digs. Morgan Baker and Cymber Arnold finished with 4 digs each.
Both Mabree Stone and Kayli Tanner had 7 kills for the night. Cymber Arnold had three, Taylor Anthony had two, and Madi Wooldridge had one.
In Junior Varsity action, the Mules defeated the Indians 25-7, 25-14.
Ryleigh Foster led the team in serving points with 14 points while serving 8 in a row the first set and then during the second set, she scored three points in a row two different times. Four were aces.
Cassidy Freed had 7 serving points in the first set. She had three service aces. Haylee Robinette finished with two service aces.
Cassidy Freed led the team defensively with 9 digs and very few errors. Daisy Eaton had 5 digs, Alivia Cobb had 4 digs and Haylee Robineet finished with three digs.
Daisy Eaton and Cassidy Freed each had 4 kills. Taylor Matney and Makayla Turner had two kills. Ryleigh Foster finished with 12 assists.
"I am proud of both teams tonight," commented head coach Monica Collier. "Varsity came back after a tough loss a couple night before. They didn't like that feeling so they had their mind on winning tonight."
"Looking forward to playing Portageville at home next Thursday." The Bernie Lady Mules have a few days off and will return to the court hosting the Portageville Lady Dogs on Thursday, September 22nd.
Bernie, Missouri - The Mules took the sting out of the Hornets on Friday evening beating Holcomb 13-3 in five innings.
Fifth inning runs put the nail in the coffee when the Mules earned six runs scoring on an RBI single by Alex Guzman, a walk by Nate Dillinger, a stolen home by Wyatt Barnett, a sacrifice fly by Jayce Burk and an error.
Bernie jumped out to an early lead in the first inning scoring on a Jayce Burk single. He stole 2nd base and finally rounded the bases for home.
The Hornets scored three runs taking the lead; but the Mules kicked it up a notch and managed to grab the lead back in a strong fourth inning show. They went up for good on a two-run double by Dillinger off Josh Watson (Hornets Pitcher) bring home Corbin Hunt and Alex Guzman. Dillinger racked up three RBIs on one hit.
Dalton Hobgood got the win for the Bernie Mules varsity. He allowed three runs over five innings, struck out four, walked one and surrendered six hits.
Watson of Holcomb was charged with the loss. He allowed 13 runs in four inning, walked three and struck out only one Mule.
The Bernie Mules will be back in action on Tuesday night when they host the Campbell Camels at 4:30 p.m.
Bernie, Missouri - The Mules varsity baseball team outlasted Twin Rivers on Monday squeaking out a 5 - 3 win at home.
Senior Jayce Burk lead the way for the Mules with a three RBI day.
Twin Rivers grabbed the early lead in the top of the first when LeGrand kicked things off with a single. Bernie bounced back to go up 2 - 1 in the third by scoring sophomore Wyatt Barnett and senior Corbin Hunt.
Royals then went back ahead in the 5th from a 2-run by LeGrand to make it a 3 - 2 game.
The Mules rallied back in the 6th scoring junior Weston Comstock, Barnett, and Burk. Comstock lead things off with a lead-off single. Barnett and Burk followed with singles of their own. An error on a Gavin Brown (junior) hit and a sacrifice bunt by sophomore Josh Ellenburg lead to Bernie finally taking the lead 5 - 3.
Bernie didn't give up the lead after the 6th inning. Alex Guzman (senior) closed out the game for the Mules to earn the save. Blake Beacham got the win for Bernie. He allowed three runs over six innings, striking out one, walked two, and surrendered six hits.
LeGrand took the loss for Twin Rivers. He walked one, struck out six, and allowed five runs.
Bernie will be back in action on Wednesday, August 31st when they host the Bell City Cubs. Game time 4:30 pm
