CONWAY, S.C. – The Illini fell to VCU, 3-2, at Coastal Carolina's Springs Brooks Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Rams scored the first three runs of the day before the Illini rallied for the two runs in the seventh, but it was not enough as the Orange and Blue moved to 2-4 on the season.
Ryan Ohm tossed 5.2 innings in relief, striking out five Ram hitters while allowing zero earned runs and just three hits. Mitch Dye tossed 1.1 shutout innings, while Aidan Flinn took the loss in his first-career start despite allowing only one earned run and one hit and striking out four in his two innings of work.
Brayden Mazzacano registered his first career hit in the third inning and scored a run, while Collin Jennings and Jack Zebig accounted for the Illini's other two base knocks in the game.
The Orange and Blue's two runs came on back-to-back bases-loaded walks in the seventh inning.
Illinois' second game of the day against No. 6 Coastal Carolina was canceled due to weather and will not be rescheduled.
GAME NOTES
- Ryan Ohm went 5.2 innings, striking out five while allowing zero earned runs.
- Marked his longest outing of the season.
- Aidan Flinn made the first start of his collegiate career.
- Struck out four Ram hitters, a new career-high.
- Mitch Dye tossed 1.1 hitless innings in relief.
- Kyle Schupmann reached base twice on two walks.
- Extended his on-base streak to 17 games.
- Drew multiple walks for the first time this season and for the seventh time as an Illini.
- Collin Jennings went 1-for-4.
- Has a hit in each of the last four games.
- Jack Zebig went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI.
- Has an RBI in four of his five appearances this season.
UP NEXT
Illinois wraps up Baseball at the Beach on Sunday morning against host No. 6 Coastal Carolina. The Illini will take on the Chanticleers at Springs Brooks Stadium at 10 a.m. CT on ESPN+.
