The UIC baseball team secured a 6-3 victory over Youngstown State, clinching the series at Curtis Granderson Stadium. After falling behind 3-1, UIC rallied in the seventh inning, scoring four runs, with key contributions from James Hackett and Karim Patterson. Brandon Bak demonstrated strong pitching with 10 strikeouts over 6.1 innings. The Flames look to finalize the series with a win in their next matchup, scheduled for Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • UIC scored four runs in the seventh inning to take the lead.
  • Brandon Bak recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts in 6.1 innings pitched.
State of Play
  • UIC improves its record to 17-23-1 overall, 10-5 in the MVC.
  • Youngstown State drops to 9-33 overall, 6-9 in the Horizon League.
What's Next

The final game of the series between UIC and Youngstown State is set for Sunday at 1:05 p.m. (CT), with live streaming available on ESPN+. This game will feature additional fan activities, including playing catch on the field postgame.

Bottom Line

UIC's resilience in the seventh inning highlights their competitive spirit as they seek to maintain momentum heading into the final game of the series, which is crucial for improving their standing in the MVC.