May 2, 2026 Valparaiso at Illinois St.
(10-32, 3-14)
2
(29-17, 11-9)
14
| BOT 8th — 2 Outs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Illinois St. | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 0 |
Box Score
Valparaiso
Illinois St.
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
|
lf Bryan Hatch
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
cf Cal Schembra
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 29 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
Batting
2B:
Louie Kegerreis
, Gavin Bennett
RBI:
Michael Kuska
, Thomas Cooper
GIDP:
Eli Riley
Baserunning
CS:
Michael Kuska
Fielding
E:
Cal Schembra
, Case Sullivan
, Connor Lockwood
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
|
cf Luke Stulga
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
dh Josh Outlaw
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
|
3b Eric Machej
|
3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 42 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Batting
2B:
Luke Stulga (3)
, Camden Karczewski
, Eric Machej
HR:
Michael Carrano
, Payton McHarg
RBI:
Michael Carrano (4)
, Luke Stulga
, Graham Mastros (2)
, Eric Machej
, Payton McHarg (5)
Sac:
Eric Machej
Baserunning
CS:
Eric Machej
Fielding
DP:
Michael Carrano
, Graham Mastros
, Camden Karczewski
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | WP | BF | AB | NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Lockwood (L, 3-8) | 5.2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 29 | 90 |
| Justin Bultemeier | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| Christian Hack | 0.1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 30 |
| Totals | 7.2 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 42 | 149 |
Pitching
Batters faced:
Connor Lockwood (30)
, Justin Bultemeier (8)
, Christian Hack (7)
WP:
Christian Hack
Pitches-Strikes: Connor Lockwood (90-66), Justin Bultemeier (29-16), Christian Hack (30-20)
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | WP | BF | AB | NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Cormier (W, 4-1) | 7.1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 27 | 101 |
| Brayden Zilis | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 29 | 112 |
Pitching
Batters faced:
Carson Cormier (28)
, Brayden Zilis (2)
Pitches-Strikes: Carson Cormier (101-68), Brayden Zilis (11-6)
| Innings | Play | V - H |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Eric Machej doubled down the lf line, RBI (1-0 B); Camden Karczewski advanced to third; Graham Mastros scored. | 0 - 1 |
| 2nd | Payton McHarg grounded out to 1b unassisted, RBI (3-1 KBBB); Eric Machej advanced to third; Camden Karczewski scored, unearned. | 0 - 2 |
| 5th | Michael Carrano homered to center field, RBI (0-1 S). | 0 - 3 |
| 6th | Thomas Cooper singled through the left side, RBI (1-2 FFB); Case Sullivan scored. | 1 - 3 |
| 6th | Payton McHarg singled to center field, RBI (2-1 FBB); Camden Karczewski scored. | 1 - 4 |
| 6th | Michael Carrano singled up the middle, 2 RBI (0-2 SS); Brayden Bakes scored; Payton McHarg scored. | 1 - 6 |
| 8th | Michael Kuska singled to right field, RBI (1-0 B); Gavin Bennett scored. | 2 - 6 |
| 8th | Michael Carrano singled to right field, RBI (0-1 F); Brayden Bakes advanced to second; Payton McHarg scored. | 2 - 7 |
| 8th | Graham Mastros singled through the left side, 2 RBI (1-0 B); Luke Stulga scored; Jackson Manning scored. | 2 - 9 |
| 8th | Camden Karczewski advanced to third on a wild pitch; Graham Mastros scored on a wild pitch. | 2 - 10 |
| 8th | Payton McHarg homered to right field, 3 RBI (1-1 BS); Eric Machej scored; Camden Karczewski scored. | 2 - 13 |
Other Information
| Location: | Normal, Illinois |
| Stadium: | Duffy Bass Field |
| Attendance: | 607 |
| Umpires: | Home plate - Don Umland , First base - Aaron Christians , Third base - Teddy Dutcher |
Play By Play
| Innings | Play | V - H |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Eric Machej doubled down the lf line, RBI (1-0 B); Camden Karczewski advanced to third; Graham Mastros scored. | 0 - 1 |
| 2nd | Payton McHarg grounded out to 1b unassisted, RBI (3-1 KBBB); Eric Machej advanced to third; Camden Karczewski scored, unearned. | 0 - 2 |
| 5th | Michael Carrano homered to center field, RBI (0-1 S). | 0 - 3 |
| 6th | Thomas Cooper singled through the left side, RBI (1-2 FFB); Case Sullivan scored. | 1 - 3 |
| 6th | Payton McHarg singled to center field, RBI (2-1 FBB); Camden Karczewski scored. | 1 - 4 |
| 6th | Michael Carrano singled up the middle, 2 RBI (0-2 SS); Brayden Bakes scored; Payton McHarg scored. | 1 - 6 |
| 8th | Michael Kuska singled to right field, RBI (1-0 B); Gavin Bennett scored. | 2 - 6 |
| 8th | Michael Carrano singled to right field, RBI (0-1 F); Brayden Bakes advanced to second; Payton McHarg scored. | 2 - 7 |
| 8th | Graham Mastros singled through the left side, 2 RBI (1-0 B); Luke Stulga scored; Jackson Manning scored. | 2 - 9 |
| 8th | Camden Karczewski advanced to third on a wild pitch; Graham Mastros scored on a wild pitch. | 2 - 10 |
| 8th | Payton McHarg homered to right field, 3 RBI (1-1 BS); Eric Machej scored; Camden Karczewski scored. | 2 - 13 |
All Plays
|
| Michael Kuska walked (3-2 FBFBBB). |
| Eli Riley struck out looking (0-2 FFK). (1 out) |
| Thomas Cooper flied out to rf (0-2 SF). (2 out) |
| Michael Kuska out at second c to 2b, caught stealing. (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Ryan Bakes singled through the left side (0-1 F). |
| Brayden Bakes struck out swinging (3-2 BBSBKS). (1 out) |
| Michael Carrano singled to right field (0-0); Ryan Bakes advanced to second. |
| Luke Stulga reached on a fielder's choice (0-2 FF); Michael Carrano out at second 3b to 2b; Ryan Bakes advanced to third. (2 out) |
| Josh Outlaw grounded out to 3b (0-1 K). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| Louie Kegerreis doubled to right center (1-1 SB). |
| Javin Gauthier struck out swinging (0-2 KFS). (1 out) |
| Bryan Hatch struck out looking (1-2 KFBK). (2 out) |
| Cal Schembra fouled out to 3b (1-0 B). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Graham Mastros singled up the middle, advanced to second on an error by cf (3-1 KBBB). |
| Camden Karczewski reached first on a throwing error by p (0-1 K); Graham Mastros advanced to third. |
| Eric Machej doubled down the lf line, RBI (1-0 B); Camden Karczewski advanced to third; Graham Mastros scored. |
| Payton McHarg grounded out to 1b unassisted, RBI (3-1 KBBB); Eric Machej advanced to third; Camden Karczewski scored, unearned. |
| Ryan Bakes struck out swinging (3-2 KSFBBFBFS). (2 out) |
| Brayden Bakes flied out to lf (1-1 KB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 2 Runs , 2 Hits , 2 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Gavin Bennett flied out to lf (0-1 F). (1 out) |
| Case Sullivan singled to left field (2-1 FBB). |
| Michael Kuska reached on a fielder's choice (0-0); Case Sullivan out at second ss to 2b. (2 out) |
| Eli Riley lined out to cf (0-0). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Michael Carrano grounded out to 2b (0-1 S). (1 out) |
| Luke Stulga grounded out to 2b (0-0). (2 out) |
| Josh Outlaw reached first on a throwing error by ss (2-0 BB). |
| Graham Mastros struck out swinging (0-2 KFS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 1 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Thomas Cooper struck out looking (2-2 FBSBK). (1 out) |
| Louie Kegerreis lined out to 1b (1-2 KFBF). (2 out) |
| Javin Gauthier fouled out to 3b (0-0). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Camden Karczewski flied out to rf (1-0 B). (1 out) |
| Eric Machej singled to left center (0-2 SF). |
| Payton McHarg lined out to ss (0-0). (2 out) |
| Ryan Bakes flied out to lf (2-2 BFKBFFFF). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Bryan Hatch flied out to cf (0-2 KF). (1 out) |
| Cal Schembra singled to shortstop (1-2 BSS). |
| Gavin Bennett flied out to lf (3-1 BFBB). (2 out) |
| Cal Schembra out at first p to 1b, picked off. (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Brayden Bakes flied out to lf (0-1 K). (1 out) |
| Michael Carrano homered to center field, RBI (0-1 S). |
| Luke Stulga doubled down the lf line (0-0). |
| Josh Outlaw out at first 1b to p (0-0); Luke Stulga advanced to third. (2 out) |
| Graham Mastros flied out to rf (0-2 KF). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Case Sullivan singled to center field (2-2 KBBF). |
| Michael Kuska singled to left field (0-1 K); Case Sullivan advanced to second. |
| Eli Riley grounded into double play ss to 2b to 1b (2-1 KBB); Michael Kuska out on the play; Case Sullivan advanced to third. (2 out) |
| Thomas Cooper singled through the left side, RBI (1-2 FFB); Case Sullivan scored. |
| Louie Kegerreis struck out swinging (1-2 BSKS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 3 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Camden Karczewski singled through the left side (0-0). |
| Eric Machej grounded out to p, SAC, bunt (0-0); Camden Karczewski advanced to second. (1 out) |
| Payton McHarg singled to center field, RBI (2-1 FBB); Camden Karczewski scored. |
| Ryan Bakes flied out to cf (2-2 BFBF). (2 out) |
| Brayden Bakes singled to center field, advanced to second (1-1 BS); Payton McHarg advanced to third. |
| Michael Carrano singled up the middle, 2 RBI (0-2 SS); Brayden Bakes scored; Payton McHarg scored. |
| Justin Bultemeier to p for Connor Lockwood. |
| Luke Stulga doubled to right field (2-0 BB); Michael Carrano advanced to third. |
| Josh Outlaw flied out to cf (3-1 BBFB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 3 Runs , 5 Hits , 0 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| Javin Gauthier struck out swinging (3-2 FBBSBS). (1 out) |
| Bryan Hatch flied out to rf (2-1 BFB). (2 out) |
| Cal Schembra struck out swinging (0-2 KSS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Graham Mastros struck out looking (1-2 KSBK). (1 out) |
| Camden Karczewski flied out to rf (0-1 S). (2 out) |
| Eric Machej singled to shortstop (1-2 BKS). |
| Eric Machej out at second c to ss, caught stealing. (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Gavin Bennett doubled to left center (3-2 BKSFFBB). |
| Case Sullivan struck out looking (2-2 KBBFK). (1 out) |
| Michael Kuska singled to right field, RBI (1-0 B); Gavin Bennett scored. |
| Brayden Zilis to p for Carson Cormier. |
| Eli Riley struck out swinging (2-2 KKBBS). (2 out) |
| Thomas Cooper struck out swinging (3-2 BFBBKS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Payton McHarg walked (3-1 FBBBB). |
| Ryan Bakes fouled out to c (2-2 FFBB). (1 out) |
| Brayden Bakes singled through the right side (0-0); Payton McHarg advanced to third. |
| Christian Hack to p for Justin Bultemeier. |
| Michael Carrano singled to right field, RBI (0-1 F); Brayden Bakes advanced to second; Payton McHarg scored. |
| Jackson Manning pinch ran for Michael Carrano. |
| Luke Stulga doubled down the lf line, RBI (1-2 BKF); Jackson Manning advanced to third; Brayden Bakes Brayden Bakes. |
| Josh Outlaw struck out swinging (1-2 KBFS). (2 out) |
| Graham Mastros singled through the left side, 2 RBI (1-0 B); Luke Stulga scored; Jackson Manning scored. |
| Camden Karczewski doubled to left field (2-1 BFB); Graham Mastros advanced to third. |
| Camden Karczewski advanced to third on a wild pitch; Graham Mastros scored on a wild pitch. |
| Eric Machej walked (3-2 BFFBFFBFFB). |
| Payton McHarg homered to right field, 3 RBI (1-1 BS); Eric Machej scored; Camden Karczewski scored. |
| Inning Summary: 7 Runs , 6 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |