JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Behind a solid pitching performance, Illinois State (6-8) took the final game of the Jacksonville Invite with a 4-1 victory over the host Dolphins (7-9) Saturday evening. The Redbirds also totaled 15 team hits in the win.
Top Hitters:
Gunner Peterson: 2 for 5, 1 RBI, 2B
Jordan Libman: 2 for 5, 1 RBI
Jake McCaw: 3 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 R, HR
Braedon Blackford: 2 for 5, 1 R
Tyson Hays: 2 for 4, 1 R
Pitching Breakdown:
Sean Sinisko: 5.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Colin Wyman: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Derek Salata: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Scoring Breakdown:
- The Dolphins got on the board first with a sacrifice fly in the second inning to make it 1-0.
- Illinois State took the lead in the third inning with two runs on three hits. Jordan Libman and Gunner Peterson each had run-scoring singles in the frame.
- Jeremy Gaines knocked in a run with an RBI triple down the right field line to make it 3-1 in the fourth inning.
- Jake McCaw added a solo home run in the sixth inning to make it 4-1.
Quote From Coach Holm
"This was a great week for us. The Arkansas win got it started for us on Tuesday. Winning two of the three games here against quality opponents is a huge statement from our guys. I am especially proud of the way they bounced back today after taking a thumping on the chin last night."
Up Next:
The Redbirds will return to action at 4 p.m. CT Tuesday, as they will travel to Tallahassee to battle Florida A&M.
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