UAPB Baseball falls 2-8 to Illinois State despite out-hitting and strong pitching performance
UAPB baseball dropped the series opener to Illinois State despite out-hitting them, losing 8-2 with Calvin McClendon taking the loss on the mound.
By the Numbers- The Golden Lions got seven hits but were unable to convert them into more runs.
- Calvin McClendon's pitching record stands at 1-1 after this game.
- Jaxson Lucas stood out in relief, pitching 3.2 innings, giving up two runs, and striking out two.
- Edwin DeLaCruz led the team at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk.
- The Golden Lions limited Illinois State to a 1-for-15 performance with runners in scoring position.
- UAPB lost the series opener against Illinois State despite a strong hitting performance.
- The team faced 42 Illinois State hitters, with eight ground balls, 10 fly balls, and eight strikeouts.
UAPB's baseball team faced a tough loss to Illinois State despite a competitive hitting performance, highlighting the significance of converting hits into runs for success in future games.
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