Upper Iowa baseball split with McKendree, falling 8-7 in extra innings in game one but bouncing back with a 16-3 victory in game two, fueled by seven home runs, including two from Steve Marhefke.

By the Numbers
  • Peacocks moved to 4-11 in conference play and 7-19 overall
  • Game One: UIU-7, MCK-8 with Peacocks totaling 7 hits and 7 RBIs
Yes, But

The Peacocks had a strong offensive performance in game two but struggled in the extra-inning loss in game one.

State of Play
  • UIU plays one final game on Saturday to conclude their series with McKendree
  • Peacocks showed resilience by bouncing back with a dominant performance in game two
What's Next

Upper Iowa will wrap up their series with the Bearcats in their final game on Saturday at 12 p.m.

Bottom Line

Despite a tough extra-inning loss, the Peacocks' impressive seven home runs in game two showcased their offensive power and ability to rally back, providing a strong finish to the series.