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3-19-25 Jack Finch Baseball
3-19-25 Jack Finch Baseball
8
Illinois Tech IIT 5-9
21
Winner North Central NCC 4-11
Illinois Tech IIT
5-9
8
Final
21
North Central NCC
4-11
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Illinois Tech IIT 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 8 10 5
North Central NCC 0 1 0 20 0 0 X 21 18 3

W: Shortall, Jim (1-0) L: Nutter, Jackson (0-1)

Game Recap: Baseball | | by Ryan Cantlin

Baseball Falls in High Scoring Affair Against North Central

Naperville, ILL In a high-scoring affair on a cold windy night at Zimmerman Stadium, Illinois Tech (5-9) started strong but ultimately fell to North Central (4-11) by a final score of 21-8. The Scarlet Hawks built an early lead before North Central's offense erupted in the fourth inning. Despite the loss, Illinois Tech showed promise at the plate and on the bases, setting the tone in the early innings.

How It Happened
Illinois Tech wasted no time getting on the board, striking for three runs in the first inning. Jack Friar led off with a single and came around to score on a series of wild pitches. Tyler Gutsfeld followed with a triple to bring in another run, and Jack Finch capped off the inning with an RBI single to left.
The Scarlet Hawks continued their offensive momentum in the second, as Christopher Degroot singled and later crossed the plate to make it 4-0. In the third, Phillip Bentz doubled to right, setting up two more runs to push Illinois Tech's lead to 7-1. Luke Yachnin added an RBI single in the fourth, keeping the pressure on North Central's pitching staff.
Despite Illinois Tech's early dominance, North Central responded with a historic fourth inning, putting up 20 runs to take control of the game. Even after falling behind, Illinois Tech continued to battle at the plate, working deep into counts and drawing four walks to force North Central's bullpen into action. Alec Weedman took the mound in the later innings and provided a bright spot for the Scarlet Hawks, tossing a scoreless frame to close out the game.


Scarlet Hawk Standouts
  • Luke Yachnin: 2-for-4, RBI, stolen base
  • Nico Carrillo: 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 strikeouts
  • Alec Weedman: 1.0 scoreless inning, 1 strikeout
North Central Standouts
  • Kolby Fujii: 3-for-3, 5 RBIs, 2 doubles
  • Caleb Coberley: 3-for-5, 3 runs, 2 RBIs, triple
  • Peyton Burgh: 3-for-5, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, HR

Inside the Box Score
  • Illinois Tech out-hit North Central 10-9 in the first three innings, showcasing early offensive power.
  • The Scarlet Hawks stole two bases
  • Despite the loss, Illinois Tech's bullpen settled in late, allowing just one hit over the final two innings.
 
Up Next
Illinois Tech Baseball is back in action home at Ed Glancy Field on Wednesday March 26th as the face Rockford University in a NACC doubleheader with game one starting at 12pm
 
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