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.
State of Play
  • 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.
Bottom Line

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.