Central Missouri State scored five times in the first inning, but Mizzou rallied to beat the Mules, 12-8. The Tigers scored five runs in the 8th to complete their comeback, and win for the third straight time. Mizzou is 17-10. Central Missouri is 15-7, and ranked 20th in NCAA Division II. The Tigers travel to Iowa State for a three game Big 12 series this weekend.