Shari Clapp Assistant Director of Academic Services, Academic Operations | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Shari Clapp Assistant Director of Academic Services, Academic Operations | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Illinois baseball faced a challenging game against Purdue today in Champaign, where they were defeated 20-4 in a shortened seven-inning match. This outcome brings Illinois' record to 25-16 overall and 12-9 in conference play, while Purdue improved to 25-18 and 6-15 in the conference.
For the Fighting Illini, notable performances include Drake Westcott who succeeded in going 1-for-2, contributing a run, a home run, and two RBIs. This home run marked the 41st of his career at Illinois, placing him second all-time in the program's history.
Another standout, Jack Zebig, went 1-for-2 with two runs and an RBI. His on-base streak now stretches to an impressive 36 games. Cameron Chee-Aloy also made an impact, going 1-for-2 with a run and a triple, extending his hitting streak to six games.
On the defensive side, Illinois pitchers faced a total of 49 hitters from Purdue, permitting seven ground balls and nine fly balls and achieving two strikeouts.
Looking ahead, the Fighting Illini are gearing up for their next game, a midweek contest against Bradley in Peoria, Illinois. The game at Dozer Park is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT.
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