Harrison Hunter’s double in the bottom of the 11th inning gave Harding University a 1-0 victory over Arkansas Tech University at Jerry Moore Field in Searcy on Monday in the regular season finale for both teams.
Jaxon Mohr led off the bottom of the 11th with a single. He moved to second base on Alan Copeland’s sacrifice bunt.
Arkansas Tech relief pitcher John Beck issued an intentional walk to Zac Stewart and was succeeded on the mound by Jason Hastings.
With runners at first and second and one out, Hunter sent the 349th pitch of the game and the fourth pitch he saw from Hastings down the right field line. Mohr raced home with the only run of the day.
Harding reliever Reed Roberts (4-1) was credited as the winning pitcher. He worked a scoreless top of the 11th inning.
Beck (0-1) was charged with one run on two hits in one and one-third innings. He was one of eight pitchers utilized by Arkansas Tech on Monday.
The Bisons completed the regular season 24-26 overall and 15-18 in Great American Conference play. The Wonder Boys finished the 2016 regular season 21-29 overall and 12-21 in league play.
Arkansas Tech will begin its portion of the GAC Tournament by playing a best 2-of-3 series at regular season GAC champion Southwestern Oklahoma State University on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7.
The winner of that series and three other series around the league will convene to determine the GAC Tournament champion May 12-14 at Clyde Berry Field in Arkadelphia.
