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entry by Carl - Feb. 27, 2025, 1:49 p.m.:
FYI: This blog is for the second game of the day. We will not have a blog for the afternoon game with Mount St. Mary's due to our own work conflicts.
entry by Carl - Feb. 27, 2025, 2:19 p.m.:
IU has announced that Ben Grable will get the start against Stetson. Grable has the higher potential upside in stuff, but not yet the proven command of Gavin Seebold or Cole Gilley. Seebold will be starting the afternoon game vs. Mount St. Mary's (which we won't have a live blog for). Gilley will pitch Saturday.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 5:57 p.m.:
After run-ruling Mount St. Mary's 18-5, the Hoosiers take on host Stetson in a true road game at 6:35pm.
entry by @iubase17 - Feb. 28, 2025, 5:58 p.m.:
Our second game of the day will start around 6:35 PM.
— Indiana Baseball (@IndianaBase) February 28, 2025
We are still the designated road team and will bat first. pic.twitter.com/7VH8UqYWrd
entry by @iubase17 - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:33 p.m.:
Starters to face Stetson! pic.twitter.com/NRbpRJVVRK
— Indiana Baseball (@IndianaBase) February 28, 2025
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:36 p.m.:
Jasen Oliver and Tyler Cerny flip places in the lineup, but other than that no changes to the order. As previously mentioned, Ben Grable will start on the mound for Indiana.
Oliver is struggling the most at the plate among the starters, and was the only starter not to get a hit in the earlier game. He did, however, reach base twice and score both times. Plus Indiana committed no errors in the early game.
Top of inning 1 with 1 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:40 p.m.:
Game is underway. Joey Brenczewski fouled off three pitches before working the count full before grounding out.
End of top of inning 1 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:41 p.m.:
Devin Taylor just misses his third homer of the day, flying out to the warning track. Korbyn Dickerson grounds out for a quick 1-2-3 inning.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:45 p.m.:
Ben Grable's fastball is clocking in at 94mph and he's throwing it for strikes.
End of bottom of inning 1 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 0 runs | 0 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 1 hits | 0 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:50 p.m.:
Grable surrenders a two-out single, but ends the inning with a soft liner to third baseman Will Moore.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:55 p.m.:
Andrew Wiggins starts his at bat down 0-2, works the count full, before getting on with a lead-off single. Wiggins has been really impressive getting on base.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:57 p.m.:
Wiggins steals second and Hanley avoids fouling out when the left fielder drops the fly ball in foul territory.
Top of inning 2 with 1 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 1 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 6:58 p.m.:
Jake Hanley has a 10 game hitting streak to start the season and drives in Wiggins to get the Hoosiers on the board first.
End of top of inning 2 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 1 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:01 p.m.:
After the run, three contact outs end the inning. Hoosiers lead by one.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:04 p.m.:
First pitch is hit into the corner in right for a lead-off stand-up double.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:06 p.m.:
Grable induces a foul pop-up for the first out of the second.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:08 p.m.:
Grable gets his off-speed over the plate a couple of times after bouncing one earlier in the inning. Those strikes set up a fastball swinging strikeout.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:10 p.m.:
With first base open and two outs, Grable nibbles with change-ups and walks a batter. Still just needs one out to get out of this inning. First pitch to the Stetson catcher is bounced.
End of bottom of inning 2 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 2 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:12 p.m.:
Grable ends the inning with a batter chasing a ball in the dirt. Two strikeouts on the inning and the Hoosiers retain the lead.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:13 p.m.:
Grable's fastball was still in the 93-95 mph range in the second inning.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:15 p.m.:
TJ Schuyler grounds out to third to lead off the third inning. The order turns back to Joey Brenczewski.
End of top of inning 3 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 2 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:17 p.m.:
Taylor makes good contact again but right at the right fielder for the third out of the third inning.
End of bottom of inning 3 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 2 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 2 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:25 p.m.:
Grable maintains his velo and gets his first 1-2-3 inning of the game. Nice start so far for the "player to watch".
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:27 p.m.:
Korbyn Dickerson is plunked, but it is ruled that he didn't try to get out of the way. He stays in the box and flies out.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:29 p.m.:
Wiggins works the count full and grounds out.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:32 p.m.:
Jake Hanley punches a single through the infield for his second hit of the day. Oliver up with two outs.
End of top of inning 4 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 3 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 2 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:40 p.m.:
Oliver grounds into a fielder's choice.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:42 p.m.:
I corrected the stats below. The outfielder that dropped the Hanley foul ball in the second inning was assessed an error. Hanley stil gets a hit/RBI.
End of bottom of inning 4 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 3 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 3 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:46 p.m.:
Grable is cruising. Lead off single is the only issue.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:49 p.m.:
Schuyler gets a two-out single. He's been hot lately.
End of top of inning 5 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 5 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 3 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:51 p.m.:
Hanley rips a double, but Schuyler runs through coach Blake Allen's stop sign and is easily thrown out at home. The free outs the Hoosiers are giving away on the base paths this season have been very costly. Should have been two in scoring position for Devin Taylor. Huge missed opportunity.
End of bottom of inning 5 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 1 runs | 5 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 3 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 7:59 p.m.:
Ben Grable strikes out the side in a 1-2-3 inning. Huge outing so far.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:03 p.m.:
Both starters go 5 innings. Turner Spoljaric for Stetson gives up one run, which should eventually be scored as unearned due to the error on the fould ball before Hanley drove in the only run of the day so far.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:09 p.m.:
Korbyn Dickerson gets a one-out single and Jake Hanley gets his third hit of the day. This puts a runner in scoring position for the slumping Jasen Oliver with two outs.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:11 p.m.:
Jolly walks. Tyler Cerny has a two-out opportunity with the bases loaded.
Top of inning 6 with 2 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 3 runs | 8 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 3 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:15 p.m.:
Tyler Cerny drives in two huge runs on a 2-2 pitch with a double.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:15 p.m.:
Will Moore gets ahead 2-0 and Stetson will change pitchers mid batter.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:19 p.m.:
The new pitcher, a sidearm, completes the 4-pitch walk of Will Moore. Bases loaded.
End of top of inning 6 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 3 runs | 8 hits | 0 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 3 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:20 p.m.:
Groundout ends the inning and strands three. Hoosiers have a decent lead now.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:21 p.m.:
So hows does pitching coach Dustin Glant handle the rest of this one? I assume Grable is done. Hoosiers need four outs. Drew Buhr threw four innings on Monday so he's only on three days rest. I have trouble seeing him as an option.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:23 p.m.:
Pete Haas makes his third appearance of the season, the first out of the bullpen. Haas has a 1.80 WHIP on the season.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:27 p.m.:
The one thing that hadn't been a problem for Haas (he has a 4.3% walk rate), turns into a lead-off base runner.
Bottom of inning 6 with 1 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 3 runs | 8 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 3 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:28 p.m.:
An errant pick-off throw gets a runner in scoring position.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:30 p.m.:
Pete Haas allows another walk on a wild pitch that puts runners on the corners with just one out.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:30 p.m.:
Another wild pitch has both runners in scoring position.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:31 p.m.:
Called strike three for Haas! Two down.
End of bottom of inning 6 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 3 runs | 8 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 3 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:33 p.m.:
Taylor corrals a deep fly ball on the warning track. Haas escapes the jam with no runs scored.
End of top of inning 7 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 3 runs | 8 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 0 runs | 3 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:45 p.m.:
Brenczewski walked, but is erased by a double play.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:46 p.m.:
Haas starts the bottom of the inning with a strikeout.
Bottom of inning 7 with 2 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 3 runs | 8 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:54 p.m.:
Two-out RBI single gets Stetson on the board and ends Pete Haas' day. Sophomore righty Seth Benes is the new Hoosier pitcher.
End of bottom of inning 7 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 3 runs | 8 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 8:58 p.m.:
TJ Schuyler guns down the would-be base stealer. His second thrown out in as many games.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:01 p.m.:
Andrew Wiggins leads off with a single. Has had two hits in each game today. The sophomore is really hitting well.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:02 p.m.:
Wiggins takes second on a wild pitch.
Top of inning 8 with 2 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 4 runs | 9 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:09 p.m.:
Hoosiers get the run back when Tyler Cerny swings at a wild pitch for a strikeout and the ball gets away from the catcher. Wiggins was on third and scores.
End of top of inning 8 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 4 runs | 9 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:11 p.m.:
Will Moore works the count full before going down on strikes.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:14 p.m.:
Mercer and Glant want this one. Graduate student righty Drew Buhr gets the call to get the last six outs. He's on three days rest from four innings of work against Northwestern Monday.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:14 p.m.:
Lead off single for Stetson on the first pitch.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:17 p.m.:
Huge Cerny -> Oliver -> Hanley double play!!!
End of bottom of inning 8 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 4 runs | 9 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 1 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:19 p.m.:
Tyler Cerny makes another huge play to help Buhr face the minimum in the 8th.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:20 p.m.:
Drew Buhr only needed 8 pitches in the 8th inning. New Stetson pitcher coming in. Indiana could help by adding some insurance in the top.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:27 p.m.:
Brenczewski and Taylor both walk with one walk. Korbyn Dickerson with a chance to add some insurance.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:28 p.m.:
Base hit by Dickerson. They go station to station. Bases loaded with one out for Wiggins.
Top of inning 9 with 1 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 5 runs | 10 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 3 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:32 p.m.:
Wiggins forces a second error of the season with a hard-hit ball mishandeled in center field. One run scores. Bases still loaded.
Top of inning 9 with 1 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 6 runs | 10 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 4 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:32 p.m.:
Another Stetson error plates a Hoosier!
Top of inning 9 with 1 outs:
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 8 runs | 11 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 4 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:35 p.m.:
Jasen Oliver comes through with a 2-RBI single. Hoosiers now with a huge cushion.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:42 p.m.:
Will Moore is plunked to load the bases yet again.
End of top of inning 9 :
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 8 runs | 11 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 4 hits | 4 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:44 p.m.:
Schuyler makes the first and third outs of the inning. Hoosiers up big and need three more outs to complete the double header sweep.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:46 p.m.:
Hard flyout to Taylor in left. Two more outs.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:48 p.m.:
Oliver fields a grounder for out number two.
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:49 p.m.:
Infield single keeps the Hatters alive.
End of bottom of inning 9 (FINAL):
Team Totals:
Hoosiers: 8 runs | 11 hits | 1 errors
Hatters: 1 runs | 5 hits | 4 errors
entry by Carl - Feb. 28, 2025, 9:55 p.m.:
Flyout to Wiggins ends it. Hoosiers improve to 5-5 on the season with the double header sweep.
Ben Grable earns the win (his second of the week & season). Drew Buhr gets the save.
Jake Hanley leads Hoosier hitters going 3 for 5 with an RBI. Korbyn Dickerson and Andrew Wiggins also had multi-hit days.