The Indiana Baseball team showcased exceptional pitching in their weekend series against Rutgers, culminating in an 8-2 victory. Sophomore Brayton Thomas led the way with 4.2 scoreless innings, contributing to a dominant pitching performance from the Hoosiers. Indiana鈥檚 offense was highlighted by Brayden Ricketts' solo home run and a two-run single from Hogan Denny. With this win, IU moved to 11-1 against Rutgers at Bart Kaufman Field and improved head coach Jeff Mercer鈥檚 record to 24-5 in Big Ten home weekends.

By the Numbers
  • Brayton Thomas struck out five batters in 4.2 innings, marking a strong outing.
  • The Hoosiers accumulated 13 hits, with Brayden Ricketts going 3-3 at the plate.
  • Jacob Vogel picked up his first win, pitching effectively in relief with three strikeouts.
State of Play
  • Indiana has won two consecutive home series against Minnesota and Rutgers.
  • Sophomore Caleb Koskie is on a 12-game hitting streak, contributing two RBIs in the latest game.
  • IU's pitching staff has excelled, combining for 16.2 innings and allowing just three runs over the weekend.
What's Next

The Hoosiers will host Ball State on April 7 to conclude their four-game homestand before heading to Maryland for a crucial conference series from April 10-12.

Bottom Line

With a strong pitching rotation and effective offensive support, Indiana is positioned well moving forward, as they aim to continue their winning streak and make a significant push in the Big Ten standings.