PITTSBURG — The Pittsburg State University baseball team exploded for 20 runs on 19 hits Tuesday (Feb. 23) as the Gorillas rolled to a 20-2 non-conference victory over Northwest Missouri State University at Al Ortolani Field.

First baseman Garrett McGowan belted two home runs for the second time in as many games. He went 4-for-5 with four runs scored, two doubles, two HRs and five RBIs in the contest. McGowan went 2-for-3 with two home runs and six RBIs in Pitt State's 17-12 win against Missouri Western State University Monday and was named the MIAA Hitter of the Week earlier Tuesday for his efforts.

Dawson Pomeroy added a 2-for-2 batting line with four runs scored, a home run, two walks and three RBis, while Tyler Henry batted 2-for-4 with three RBIs. The Gorillas scored one or more run in each of the first six innings, highlighted by a six-run first inning and a five-run fifth frame.

Peyton Ingalls (1-0) limited the Bearcats (1-2) to four hits and two runs over four innings of work. He allowed one walk and registered five strikeouts. Justin Root and Chandler Ladd held NWMSU to two hits over the final three innings of relief work for the Gorillas.

Pitt State will complete a three-game homestand with a 2 p.m. (CST) game Wednesday (Feb. 24) against Minot State University.