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Missouri softball faces LSU in double-header

By Eric Quackenbush

Jul 29, 2016; Irvine, CA, USA; Iowa Premier Gold helmets lay in front of the dugout before the game against USA Athletics Gold in the 18U Platinum Championship game at Bill Barber Park at Civic Center Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2016; Irvine, CA, USA; Iowa Premier Gold helmets lay in front of the dugout before the game against USA Athletics Gold in the 18U Platinum Championship game at Bill Barber Park at Civic Center Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Missouri Tigers came up short at LSU, taking a 3-2 loss on Friday afternoon. A double-header is schedule for this afternoon at 4:30 and 7:00 PM.

While baseball was losing its own battles, softball played a closer game and nearly won the first matchup, until later in the game when LSU rallied and overtook Missouri, 3-2.

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Saturday’s matchup features a double-header, due to forecasted inclement weather on Sunday. With its recent victory, LSU extended its all-time lead in the series, 10-6.

This season, however, Missouri has played one of the toughest schedules, with 22 games against ranked opponents. Of those 22 opponents, 14 were ranked in the top-10.

Similar to baseball, the softball team’s wins have ebbed and flowed. There hasn’t been any real consistency throughout the season. Having lost its last four games, Mizzou sits on a 27-22 (5-13 SEC) record.

While the season is nearing its conclusion, the Tigers hope to finish strong, and lead into the 2018 season on a high note. Right now, the 17th-ranked LSU Tigers stand in their way.

Today’s game at 4:30 can be seen on ESPN2; the 7:00 game will be broadcast on ESPN.

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