LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Behind multiple two-out, run-scoring hits, the Little Rock Trojans (1-0) handled Illinois State (0-1) Friday afternoon at Gary Hogan Field in the first game of the season for both teams.
Top Hitters:
Jack Butler: 2 for 4, 2B
Joe Butler: 1 for 4, 2B
Pitching Breakdown:
Colton Johnson (L, 0-1): 6.0 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 4 ER, 0 BB, 8 K
Brady Huffman: 2.0 IP, 1 hit, 2 runs, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
Scoring Breakdown:
- Little Rock opened up the scoring in the fifth inning, scoring two runs on three hits.
- The Trojans added two more runs in their half of the sixth inning on back-to-back RBI singles with two outs in the frame.
- A two-out, two-RBI double by Miguel Soto in the seventh gave the Trojans some insurance late in the game.
Up Next:
The two teams will square off again at 2 p.m. Saturday before concluding the series at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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