PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri falls to Texas in first game of series

May 4, 2012 | 9:47 p.m. CDT

The Missouri baseball team fell to Texas 6-4 on Friday night. Rob Zastryzny gave up five runs over 7 2/3 innings and the Tigers couldn't rally from a 5-0 deficit. Missouri managed only five hits and had two runners on in the ninth, but couldn't score.

Missouri pitcher Rob Zastryzny pitches against University of Texas on Friday evening at Taylor Stadium. | Andrew Mitchell

Missouri player Case Munson slides into third base after a hit into the outfield by Dillon Everett on Friday evening at Taylor Stadium. | Andrew Mitchell

Missouri catcher Andreas Plackis stands on third base next to head coach Tim Jamieson while University of Texas players meet on the mound to discuss the situation Friday evening at Taylor Stadium. | Andrew Mitchell

The night before the super moon is to be visible, the Missouri Tigers gather on the mound to discuss the game against University of Texas during the eighth inning Friday evening at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers fell to the Longhorns with a final score of 6-4. | Andrew Mitchell

Missouri players return to the dugout after the seventh inning versus University of Texas on Friday evening at Taylor Stadium. | Andrew Mitchell

Case Munson hands a ball to a young fan after a warm up between innings Friday evening at Taylor Stadium. | Andrew Mitchell