The Little Rock Trojans secured two victories against Western Illinois on Saturday, winning 6-5 in a 10-inning suspended game and 8-5 in the regular matchup. In the opener, the Trojans rallied from a 5-4 deficit, with Ty Rhoades tying the game and Cade Martin hitting a decisive RBI double in the 10th. The second game saw the Trojans dominate early, with Trey Hill contributing a three-run homer, leading to their seventh consecutive OVC win.

By the Numbers
  • Little Rock now holds a 19-12 overall record and 7-1 in the OVC.
  • Trey Hill drove in a total of six runs across both games, including three in Game 2.
  • The Trojans amassed 10 hits in Game 1 and 13 hits in Game 2.
State of Play
  • The Trojans are on a strong run, with Saturday's wins extending their OVC record to 7-1.
  • Pitcher Gage Haley earned the win in Game 1, while Brigden Parker took the win in Game 2.
What's Next

Little Rock aims for a three-game series sweep against Western Illinois in the final game scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. Updates will be available on social media, despite no streaming broadcast.

Bottom Line

The Trojans are proving to be a formidable opponent in the OVC, with strong offensive performances and resilient pitching. Maintaining this momentum is crucial as they pursue a series sweep and aim to solidify their position in the standings.