University of Illinois
14-4-1
Southern Illinois
3-15
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Illinois | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | X | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Three Homers Propel #19 Illini to Series Win over SIU
March 15, 2015 | Baseball
"We got great pitching again," head coach Dan Hartleb said. "It was typical of our entire weekend where our guys did a great job on the mound. From an offensive standpoint, we drove some pitches out of the ballpark and came up with big home runs."
The Salukis scored their only run on an RBI single in the third, but weren't ahead for long, as McInerney crushed a homer to left with two outs in the bottom half.
Kravetz, who received a no decision after seven solid innings, kept SIU off the board over his final four innings. He only gave up six hits and didn't walk anyone while striking out two.
Jay took over on the mound in the eighth and delivered two shutdown stanzas, retiring all six Salukis he faced. The Lemont, Illinois, native improved to 4-0 and has yet to allow a run in 22.1 innings this season.
With one out in the bottom of the eighth, Fletcher smacked an 0-2 pitch over the wall in right to put the Illini up 2-1. It marked the fourth home run in seven career games against SIU for the Oakwood, Illinois, native. Senior David Kerian provided the insurance with a two-run shot to right later in the inning.
Illinois shined on the mound this weekend with a 1.33 ERA and 19 strikeouts while only allowing five runs (4 ER) and one walk. After belting three homers on Sunday, the Illini took over the Big Ten lead with 13 home runs.
"I am very pleased with they way our entire team battled after Friday night," Hartleb said. "We didn't get down when things were not going well. We just played well and found ways to win."
Up Next: No. 19 Illinois will play host to a three-game series at Illinois Field next weekend (March 20-22) when South Florida comes to town.
FINAL: #ILLINI 4, SIU 1
Illinois WINS the series on Sunday! pic.twitter.com/5IQyMbfcqV
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
2015 Stats #LightsOut 10 appearances 0.00 ERA 4 saves 22.1 IP 25 K 3 BB 8 H pic.twitter.com/UioVypzn7i
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
Awesome shots of 3 #ILLINI HR today! RT @illiniphotog: #fightingillinibaseball Bombs away! pic.twitter.com/cMPPtOEyFW
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
These two played a big part in today's W!
@JKravetz23 ND, 7 IP, ER @Kc_Fletch007 Game-winning HR
#ILLINI now 14-4-1 pic.twitter.com/aPiy6kAEvJ
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
BOOM! @Kc_Fletch007 breaks the tie with a HOME RUN to right!
#Illini lead SIU 2-1 with 1 out in B8. pic.twitter.com/MqaMp3lokg
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
B3 | GONE! #Illini @pat_mac27 blasts a solo shot to left to tie it up 1-1. Second of the season for the sophomore! pic.twitter.com/9JyBpkc1tw
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
Getting closer to game time. #Illini #SIU pic.twitter.com/yagm7EKomg
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
60 minutes. Rubber game. #Illini #SIU
💻: http://t.co/OqzI7HIdUr 📻: http://t.co/sKAtYB8GPC 📊: http://t.co/WxnJWhTnY8 pic.twitter.com/RUq9aVSoTC
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
Another perfect day at the park for #Illini Baseball! #FREEadmission #1pm pic.twitter.com/qmu9M2uxSP
-- Illinois Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) March 15, 2015
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jay, Tyler (4-0)
L: Netemeyer,Ryan (1-2)
Batting:
2B: Blackfan,Logan 1
RBI: Slone,Chase 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Osborne,Parker 1
CS: Osborne,Parker 1
Batting:
HR: Fletcher, Casey 1 ; McInerney, Pat 1 ; Kerian, David 1
RBI: Fletcher, Casey 1 ; McInerney, Pat 1 ; Kerian, David 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Fletcher, Casey 1 ; McInerney, Pat 1 ; Goldstein, Jason 1 ; Kerian, David 1
HBP: Roper, Ryne 1
