TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Illinois State (7-8) exploded for four runs on five hits in the tenth inning of an 8-4 victory at Florida A&M Tuesday evening.
Top Hitters:
Ryan Cermak: 2 for 4, 3 RBIs, 2 R, HR
Jake McCaw: 2 for 5, 2 R, 1 RBI
Aidan Huggins: 2 for 5, 1 RBI
Jordan Libman: 1 for 5, 2 RBIs
Pitching Breakdown:
Brady Huffman: 2.1 IP, 1 hits, 3 runs, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
Jackson Bronke: 1.2 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
Michael Sebby: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Colin Wyman: 2.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
Derek Salata: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Scoring Breakdown:
- The Redbirds scored four runs in the second inning, including a three-run home run by Ryan Cermak to left field.
- Florida A&M responded with three runs on two hits in the third inning to make it 4-3.
- William Brooks tied the game in the eighth inning with an RBI single.
- Illinois State scored four runs on five hits in the tenth inning to take an 8-4 lead. Braedon Blackford, Aidan Huggins and Jordan Libman all had run-scoring hits in the frame.
Up Next:
The Redbirds will remain in Tallahassee for a 5 p.m. CT battle Wednesday at No. 15 Florida State.
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