Prairie Stars Defeat Missouri-St. Louis 7-2

Illinois Springfield baseball team secures decisive victory in non-conference matchup.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:01am

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The Illinois Springfield baseball team (26-8) secured a decisive 7-2 victory over Missouri-St. Louis (18-15) on Tuesday at UMSL Baseball Field. The Prairie Stars' offense was highlighted by a three-run sixth inning, with Kody Morton leading the way with two runs, three hits, including a home run, and two RBIs.

Why it matters

This non-conference matchup between the Prairie Stars and Missouri-St. Louis Tritons provided an opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies and player rotations ahead of their respective conference schedules. The Prairie Stars' convincing win showcases their offensive firepower and pitching depth, which could prove crucial as they look to make a strong push in the GLVC standings.

The details

The game was scoreless through the first three innings, with both teams seemingly using a bullpen game approach. In the fourth inning, the Prairie Stars took a 2-0 lead, and in the fifth, Kaden Griffitts singled and Kody Morton followed with a two-run homer, extending the lead to 4-0. Missouri-St. Louis responded with a solo home run, making it 4-1 through five innings. The Prairie Stars added three runs in the sixth inning, extending their lead to 7-1. Missouri-St. Louis managed another run in the seventh, but the Prairie Stars maintained control, with Richie Snider throwing a scoreless ninth to seal the win.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • The teams had started the non-conference series back in February, with the finale played on a weekday after being postponed due to cold weather.
  • The Prairie Stars will travel to Rolla, Missouri, to face Missouri S&T at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, kicking off another GLVC series.

The players

Zane Danielson

The starting pitcher for the Prairie Stars, allowing just two hits and no real damage over 2 innings.

Derek Huber

Pitched the rest of the third inning cleanly for the Prairie Stars.

Kody Morton

Led the way for the Prairie Stars with two runs, three hits, including a home run, and two RBIs.

Brian Daker

Contributed two hits, a run scored, and an RBI for the Prairie Stars.

Richie Snider

The GLVC Pitcher of the Week, threw a scoreless ninth inning to seal the win for the Prairie Stars.

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What they’re saying

“This non-conference matchup provided a great opportunity for our team to fine-tune our strategies and player rotations ahead of the GLVC schedule.”

— Zane Danielson, Prairie Stars Pitcher

What’s next

The Prairie Stars will travel to Rolla, Missouri, to face Missouri S&T at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, kicking off another GLVC series.

The takeaway

The Prairie Stars' convincing victory over Missouri-St. Louis showcases their offensive firepower and pitching depth, which could prove crucial as they look to make a strong push in the GLVC standings. The non-conference matchup also provided an opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies and player rotations ahead of their respective conference schedules.