UIS Prairie Stars vs. Drury Panthers: Split Doubleheader with Dramatic Wins
The UIS baseball team split a doubleheader with the Drury Panthers, winning the first game 6-3 and losing the second 8-7.
By the Numbers- Kyle Tyler struck out 10 batters in 6.1 innings for UIS in the first game.
- In the second game, TJ Yakimisky hit a grand slam to contribute four runs.
- Jack Winterbauer took the loss for UIS in the second game, falling to 2-1 on the season.
- Ivan Dahlberg went 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBIs, and two runs scored in the first game.
- Mark Kattula, TJ Yakimisky, and Mack Clark each had two hits in the second game.
The Panthers mounted a comeback in the seventh inning of the first game, scoring two runs off Kyle Tyler.
State of Play- UIS and Drury are tied 1-1 in their series, with the third game set for Sunday.
- Both teams showed strong offensive performances, with key players stepping up in crucial moments.
The series between Prairie Stars and Panthers will conclude with a nine-inning game on Sunday at noon.
Bottom LineThe Prairie Stars and Panthers traded wins in a closely contested doubleheader, setting the stage for an exciting series finale on Sunday.
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