Baseball Takes Series Opener 4-2 Thursday

Thursday, May 14

Little Rock, Ark.

6:00 P.M.

Southeast Missouri State University

36-16, 16-9

Little Rock

30-23, 16-9

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Southeast Mo. St.	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	8	0
Little Rock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	6	0

Baseball Beats Little Rock, Demitri Shakotko celebrates a home run

Photo by: SEMO Creative Media

5/14/2026 8:59:00 PM | Baseball

Box Score

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Southeast Missouri Baseball (36-16, 16-9 OVC) secured a 4–2 victory over Little Rock (30-23, 16-9 OVC) on Thursday night at Gary Hogan Field. The visitors hit two home runs as part of their eight-hit performance to claim the series opener.

In the second inning, Demitri Shakotko put the Redhawks on the board with a solo home run to deep center field, his third of the season, providing an early 1–0 lead. The score remained SEMO 1, Little Rock 0 through two innings.

Caleb Klein doubled in the third inning and was brought home by Cal Sullivan's RBI single, extending the lead. Southeast Missouri State led 2–0 through three innings.

The fourth inning saw Carson Schrack scoring on a fielder's choice by Brooks Kettering, increasing the advantage. Southeast Missouri State led 3–0 after four innings.

Kettering added a crucial insurance run in the ninth inning with a solo home run to deep right field, his third of the season. This gave Southeast Missouri State a 4–0 lead.

Little Rock responded in the bottom of the ninth with a two-run home run by Angel Cano, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. The final score was Southeast Missouri State 4, Little Rock 2.

Southeast Missouri State Top Performers

Demitri Shakotko
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- 1 home run
- 1 run
- 1 RBI

Mason Pennington
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- 6 2/3 innings pitched
- 4 strikeouts
- 0 earned runs

Brooks Kettering
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- 1 home run
- 2 hits
- 2 RBI

Gavin Johnston
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- 2 1/3 innings pitched
- 2 strikeouts
- 1 save

The next challenge for Southeast Missouri State is set for 4 p.m. CT Friday, May 15, when it travels to Little Rock, Arkansas. The matchup will provide an opportunity for Southeast Missouri State to extend its season success on the road against Little Rock.