The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Baseball drops another game to Central Connecticut State

The No. 25 Illinois baseball team gave up seven runs in the eighth inning en route to losing 11-9 against Central Connecticut State. The loss is the second in a row for the Illini (12-5) against the Blue Devils (7-3).

The No. 25 Illinois baseball team gave up seven runs in the eighth inning en route to losing 11-9 against Central Connecticut State. The loss is the second in a row for the Illini (12-5) against the Blue Devils (7-3).

Illini starting pitcher Will Strack went a solid six innings and gave up only three runs, two of which were unearned. Illinois led 7-3 heading into the eighth, but relievers Corey Kimes, a freshman, and John Anderson, a junior, looked shaky in an inning that saw the Devils explode offensively and take a 10-8 lead into the ninth. Anderson was charged with the loss.

Senior Dominic Altobelli led Illinois offensively, batting 3-for-4 with two RBIs and a ninth-inning home run. Outfielder Jay Schillaci, a senior, hit 3-for-5 with five RBIs to lead CCS.

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