Indiana at Evansville

Top of inning 1 with 1 outs:

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:07 p.m.:

Will Moore grounds out to second to start the game.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:08 p.m.:

Hogan Denny rips a liner to left center for a double.

Top of inning 1 with 1 outs:

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 2 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:09 p.m.:

Jake Hanley smokes a ball 444 feet into the trees beyond centerfield.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:11 p.m.:

Brayden Ricketts flies out to centerfield.

End of top of inning 1 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 2 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:12 p.m.:

Cooper Malamazian laces a one hopper to short and is thrown out.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:16 p.m.:

Will Moore makes a good throw on a grounder to get the first out. Freshman Indiana starter Ivan Mastalski allows a 1-out ground rule double.

End of bottom of inning 1 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 2 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 1 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:22 p.m.:

Mastalski gets out of a runners on the corners, two-out jam with a swinging strikeout.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:25 p.m.:

Cole Decker leads off the second with a single.

End of top of inning 2 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 2 runs | 3 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 1 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:33 p.m.:

Decker is stranded.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:37 p.m.:

Mastalski allows a 4-pitch walk to start the bottom of the second.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:39 p.m.:

Will Moore starts a double play attempt, but the Hoosiers only get the lead runner.

End of bottom of inning 2 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 2 runs | 3 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:41 p.m.:

Mastalski ends the second with a check-swing strikeout. Nice response after the walk for the freshman. The walk wasn’t bad. A decent mix of pitches that all just missed. Got a lot of swing and miss after that. We assume that will be all for Mastalski who will likely be called on for a couple of innings this weekend at the Bart.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:41 p.m.:

Michael Sarhatt has been tossing in the Indiana bullpen.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:50 p.m.:

Will Moore gets a free pass, but is gunned down at second with two outs to end the inning.

So far the Hoosiers have not responded well to the two pitching changes. Indiana needs to adapt as this was a problem last week against Indiana State.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:55 p.m.:

Reagan Rivera is the first Hoosier out of the bullpen.

End of top of inning 3 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 2 runs | 3 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 7:56 p.m.:

Back to back strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning from Rivera.

End of top of inning 4 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 5 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:17 p.m.:

Landen Fry hits an RBI single and Owen ten Oever rips an RBI double. Fry was initially called out, but Jeff Mercer challenged and catcher’s interference was obvious on the replay.

End of bottom of inning 4 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 5 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:18 p.m.:

Xavier Carrera was electric in a great 1-2-3 inning.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:19 p.m.:

Will Moore leads off with an infield single.

End of top of inning 5 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 6 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 0 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:29 p.m.:

Nothing else going for the Hoosiers.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:30 p.m.:

Freshman Kellen English allows a lead-off walk with a pitch clock violation. Runner reaches second on a wild pitch. English climbs the ladder and gets a favorable call on a strike three looking.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:31 p.m.:

Nice breaking ball freezes the batter for the second out of the frame.

Bottom of inning 5 with 2 outs:

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 6 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 1 runs | 3 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:32 p.m.:

RBI single gets the Aces on the board.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:35 p.m.:

A wild pitch ball-4 has runner on the corners. That will be all for English. Michael Sarhatt will come in to get final out in the fifth.

End of bottom of inning 5 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 6 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 1 runs | 3 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:41 p.m.:

Sarhatt ends the inning with a strikeout!

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:48 p.m.:

Cooper Malamazian just misses a home run. Caught at the left field wall.

End of top of inning 6 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 1 runs | 3 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:48 p.m.:

Hoosiers add a hit, but a 5-3 double play ends the inning.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:51 p.m.:

Evan O’Neill is the new Hoosier pitcher.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:54 p.m.:

O’Neill just clips the lead-off batter to allow a free base.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:54 p.m.:

Ricketts back-picks the runner!

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 8:58 p.m.:

O’Neill is missing a bit inside with several pitches and allows a two-out walk. Matt Myers is out to talk to the redshirt junior.

Bottom of inning 6 with 2 outs:

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 1 runs | 4 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:03 p.m.:

Again the Hoosiers are struggling to get that third out. Jeff Mercer has the hook for Evan O’Neill. Kaden Jacob will take over with two on and an 0-1 count.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:07 p.m.:

Jacobi gets ahead 0-2, but then throws 4 straight balls to load the bases.

End of bottom of inning 6 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 1 runs | 4 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:09 p.m.:

Jacobi leaves ‘em loaded with a strikeout. The 7th straight Hoosier pitcher to record one.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:15 p.m.:

Will Moore takes a pitch on his red belt for a 1-out base runner.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:19 p.m.:

Denny is walked, but one of the Evansville coaches doesn’t like the call and is ejected. To be fair, the zone has been questionable and inconsistent today. Hanley goes down swinging for the second out.

End of top of inning 7 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 1 runs | 4 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:20 p.m.:

Hoosiers strand two. Time to stretch in Evansville.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:28 p.m.:

After a hit-by-pitch, Jacobi gets the lead runner on a ground ball fielders choice. One down.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:29 p.m.:

A ground-rule double puts two in scoring position with the tying run to the plate.

Bottom of inning 7 with 0 outs:

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 3 runs | 6 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:36 p.m.:

Back-to-back ground-rule doubles plates two and puts the tying run in scoring position.

More importantly, Hogan Denny is down after trying to chase that ball down. There was no contact and he is holding his lower leg. He’s been checked and is staying in the game.

Jacob Vogel will replace Jacobi on the mound.

End of bottom of inning 7 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:48 p.m.:

On a 2-2 pitch the pitch clock expires without the batter even in the box. The umpires reset the pitch clock instead of calling the batter out. Jeff Mercer argues to no avail. The at-bat goes to 13 pitches and Vogel allows an RBI single. Tie game. A groundout ends the frame.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:49 p.m.:

Hoosiers are going to need runs and find someone left in the bullpen to close this down. I’m not sure who is left.

End of top of inning 8 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:54 p.m.:

Hoosiers go down 1-2-3

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 9:56 p.m.:

Vogel is still pitching. Gets a flyout for the first out.

End of bottom of inning 8 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10 p.m.:

Vogel finishes a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout!

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:04 p.m.:

Crouse gets a hit and Aiden Stewart pinch hits and hits a sacrifice bunt down the first base line.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:06 p.m.:

Moore strikes out on a back-door slider.

End of top of inning 9 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:10 p.m.:

Denny flies out. Hoosiers will not have a lead.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:11 p.m.:

Jackson Yarberry is the new Hoosier pitcher. A single and deep fly have the winning run in scoring position.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:12 p.m.:

Intentional walk to bring back a force play or double play option.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:15 p.m.:

Strikeout on a foul tip. Two down.

End of bottom of inning 9 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 4 runs | 7 hits | 0 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:20 p.m.:

Yarberry gets this to the 10th.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:26 p.m.:

Hanley walks and Schuyler bunts twice foul. Schuyler thought he was hit and a review says he wasn’t.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:27 p.m.:

TJ Schuyler draws a walk while trying to bunt with two strikes. Hanley is now in scoring position!

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:29 p.m.:

If you walk a sub .100 hitter who is bunting with 2-strikes, you get replaced. The Aces make another pitching change.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:32 p.m.:

Malamazian bunts both to scoring position. Decker gets a bunt hit but no one advances. Bases loaded.

End of top of inning 10 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 9 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 4 runs | 7 hits | 1 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:36 p.m.:

Landen Fry is jammed. The shortstop lets it drop and gets a double play.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:38 p.m.:

4 straight strikeouts for Yarberry! 2 down.

End of bottom of inning 10 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 9 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 4 runs | 7 hits | 1 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:40 p.m.:

STRIKES OUT THE SIDE!

This one is going to 11

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:45 p.m.:

Two looking strikeouts, then Moore hits a single the other way.

End of top of inning 11 :

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 9 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 4 runs | 7 hits | 1 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:45 p.m.:

Denny flies out.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:47 p.m.:

Top of the Aces order is up

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:49 p.m.:

Yarberry is back out, probably burned up for the weekend now too. Plunks the first batter of the inning.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:51 p.m.:

Yarberry has 6 strikeouts now. One out with one on.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:53 p.m.:

A single on a 3-1 pitch puts the winning run in scoring position.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 10:58 p.m.:

5-6-3 Double play is called. Official review to confirm. If this holds up, we go to the 12th.

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 11 p.m.:

It is overturned (was safe by a bit)

1st-3rd with 2 outs.

End of bottom of inning 11 (FINAL):

Team Totals:

• Hoosiers: 4 runs | 10 hits | 0 errors

• Purple Aces: 5 runs | 9 hits | 1 errors

entry by Carl - March 31, 2026, 11:03 p.m.:

Evansville single walks it off. Yarberry burned up with 47 pitches and gets the loss. Hoosiers hope they won’t need him Friday.