Mizzou Baseball Opens Season 2-1

Tigers split opening series in Fort Myers, Florida

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Mizzou baseball team opened their 2026 season with a three-game series against Mount St. Mary's in Fort Myers, Florida. After dropping the season opener 8-5, the Tigers bounced back to win the next two games 5-4 and 34-3 to finish the opening weekend with a 2-1 record.

Why it matters

Mizzou baseball is looking to build on a successful 2025 season and make a push for a conference title and NCAA Tournament berth in 2026. The opening weekend results provide an early indication of the team's strengths and areas for improvement as they prepare for the rest of their non-conference schedule.

The details

In the season-opening loss, Mizzou jumped out to an early 5-1 lead but the Mount St. Mary's offense erupted for seven unanswered runs in the sixth and seventh innings to rally for the win. The Tigers bounced back on Saturday, getting strong pitching and timely hitting to hold off a late comeback attempt and win 5-4. On Sunday, Mizzou's bats exploded for a 34-3 victory, tying the program record with 26 hits and setting a new mark with 32 RBIs.

  • The three-game series took place from February 14-16, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida.
  • Mizzou lost the season opener on Friday, February 14.
  • The Tigers won the second game on Saturday, February 15.
  • Mizzou capped the opening weekend with a dominant 34-3 victory on Sunday, February 16.

The players

Mizzou Baseball

The baseball team of the University of Missouri, competing in the Southeastern Conference.

Mount St. Mary's

Mizzou's opponent for the opening weekend series, a Division I program located in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Josh McDevitt

Mizzou starting pitcher who threw five shutout innings in the Tigers' 5-4 win on Saturday.

Tyler Macon

Mizzou outfielder who went 6-for-6 with 8 RBIs in the 34-3 victory on Sunday, tying a program record for hits in a game.

Jase Woita

Mizzou newcomer who had 4 hits and 8 RBIs, including a home run, in the Sunday blowout win.

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What they’re saying

“ARE YOU KIDDING ME 🤯 A 2-4-3-2 double play ends the game, Tigers win!”

— Mizzou Baseball (Twitter)

What’s next

Mizzou will remain in Florida to face Florida Atlantic on Tuesday, February 18 before returning home to host a three-game series against New Haven from February 20-22.

The takeaway

Mizzou's opening weekend performance showcased the team's offensive firepower, with several players delivering standout individual performances. However, the Tigers will need to shore up their pitching and defense as they continue their non-conference schedule ahead of the start of SEC play.