Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 Chicago, IL. — Illinois Tech Baseball (10-14, 5-5 NACC) locked down a pair of run rule wins with a 12-2 victory followed by a 17-7 win over Wisconsin Lutheran College (6-17, 2-8 NACC) at Ed Glancy Field on Wednesday. In the first game, the Scarlet Hawks scored six runs in the fifth inning, while in the second game, their offense tallied 25 hits, including three home runs, to seal the win in eight innings.

Game 1 Overview

The Scarlet Hawks secured a decisive 12-2 victory over the Warriors. The game remained scoreless in the first inning, despite both teams loading the bases. In the second inning, Illinois Tech took the lead when Luke Yachnin stole third and scored on a catcher's error, bringing the score to 1-0.

In the third inning, the Scarlet Hawks extended their lead to 3-1. Ryan Fostiak scored on a single by Matthew Reilly, followed by Philip Bentz scoring on a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded.

Illinois Tech surged ahead in the fifth inning, with Quinton Riepl's double driving in two runs. A sacrifice fly by Fostiak added another run, and Tyler Gutsfeld capped the inning with a three-run homer, bringing the score to 9-2.

The home team added three more runs in the sixth inning. A double by Fostiak brought in three runs, solidifying Illinois Tech's commanding lead at 12-2. The Scarlet Hawks maintained their lead through the seventh inning, ending the game with a final score of 12-2.

Scarlet Hawk Pitchers

Cameron Bracewell pitched 5 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 earned run, while striking out 5 batters. He issued 4 walks and hit 4 batters, throwing a total of 102 pitches, 58 of which were strikes. Austin Schnurr contributed 1 inning of relief, giving up 2 hits and recording 2 strikeouts on 18 pitches. Joshua Lamberson closed with 1 inning, allowing 1 hit and striking out 2, throwing 15 pitches with 10 strikes.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

Quinton Riepl
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- 2 runs  
- 2 hits  
- 2 RBIs  
- 1 double  

Ryan Fostiak
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- 1 run  
- 1 double  
- 4 RBIs  
- 1 stolen base  

Tyler Gutsfeld
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- 1 run  
- 2 hits  
- 3 RBIs  
- 1 home run  

Matthew Reilly
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- 1 run  
- 1 RBI  
- 3 walks  
- 2 stolen bases  

Luke Yachnin
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- 3 runs  
- 1 double  
- 1 RBI  
- 2 stolen bases  

Warriors Top Performers

Colt Ratliff
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- 1 home run  
- 1 run  
- 1 RBI  

Aiden Montgomery
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- 1 hit  
- 1 RBI  
- 2 walks  

Jordan Bierdemann
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- 4 strikeouts  
- 3 innings pitched  

Game 2 Overview

The Scarlet Hawks scored four runs in the first inning, overcoming an early RBI single by the Warriors' Aiden Montgomery. Ryan Fostiak reached third on stolen base and error, setting up Philip Bentz's RBI single. Matthew Reilly doubled to drive in two more, and a balk allowed Logan Inman to score, giving Illinois Tech a 4-1 lead after the first inning.

In the second inning, the Warriors' Lincoln Thede hit a solo home run. Oliver Lopeztello scored on a walk and a fielder's choice brought another run in, tying the game at 4-4. Illinois Tech responded with an unearned run as Fostiak scored on Bentz's single, moving ahead 5-4 by the end of the second.

The fourth inning saw the Warriors regain the lead, 6-5, with RBIs from Ryan Pierquet and Colt Ratliff. However, Illinois Tech reclaimed control in the fifth inning. Reilly's two-run homer brought Inman home, putting Illinois Tech up 7-6.

Illinois Tech extended its lead in the sixth inning. Fostiak and Tyler Gutsfeld each hit a homer, contributing to a three-run inning and a 10-7 advantage.

The seventh inning was decisive for Illinois Tech, scoring five runs. Bentz's two-RBI single and Inman's RBI single were key plays, widening the margin to 15-7.

In the eighth inning, Illinois Tech added two more runs with Inman and Reilly's RBI singles, sealing the victory. The final score was Illinois Tech 17, Warriors 7.

Scarlet Hawk Pitchers

Carson Weis started the game and recording one strikeout over 1 1/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on four hits, including a home run. Cullen Fulling provided some relief by pitching 1 2/3 innings, allowing no earned runs and striking out two batters. Joshua Lamberson delivered a strong performance, pitching 2 2/3 innings while allowing only one earned run and earning his second win of the season. Tommy Jewell and Alexander Lazes each pitched a scoreless inning, contributing to the team's overall effort.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

Ryan Fostiak  
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- 4 runs  
- 4 hits  
- 1 home run  
- 2 stolen bases  

Philip Bentz  
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- 4 runs  
- 5 hits  
- 4 RBIs  

Tyler Gutsfeld  
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- 4 runs  
- 3 hits  
- 2 RBIs  
- 1 home run  

Matthew Reilly  
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- 1 home run  
- 6 RBIs  
- 4 hits  

Wis. Lutheran Top Performers

Ryan Pierquet
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- 2 runs  
- 2 hits  
- 1 RBI  
- 1 hit by pitch  

Colt Ratliff
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- 3 hits  
- 2 RBIs  
- 1 walk  

Lincoln Thede
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- 1 home run  
- 1 RBI  
- 1 run  

Oliver Lopeztello
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- 2 runs  
- 3 hits  
- 1 double  

Game Notes:
- Illinois Tech improved to 13-5 lifetime against Wisconsin Lutheran.
- Team - Achieved a season-high 25 hits in the second game.
- Team - Recorded a season-high 17 runs in the second game.
- Team - Achieved at least 6 stolen bases in 2 consecutive games.
- Matthew Reilly - Achieved a season-high of 6 runs batted in.
- Matthew Reilly - Registered a season-high total of 4 hits.
- Philip Bentz - Recorded a season-high 5 hits.
- Philip Bentz - Achieved a season-high 4 runs batted in.
- Ryan Fostiak - Scored a season-high 4 runs.

Up Next
Illinois Tech will take the field against St. Norbert College at noon CT Saturday, April 11, in De Pere, Wisconsin.