Lindenwood baseball clinched their second consecutive OVC series win with a 4-1 victory over Western Illinois at the Lou Brock Sports Complex. Pitcher Seth Benes dominated, allowing only one run and striking out a season-high eight batters over eight innings, while Easton Rakers secured the save in the ninth. The offense supported Benes with 10 hits, featuring key contributions from Jake Radosevich, Filip Sarota, and Sam Driscoll, each with two hits. Lindenwood scored all four runs in the fifth inning, showcasing a powerful lineup.

By the Numbers
  • Seth Benes struck out 8 batters and allowed just 1 run over 8 innings.
  • Lindenwood recorded 10 hits, with 4 players contributing RBIs.
State of Play
  • Lindenwood improved to 16-18 overall and 4-7 in the OVC.
  • Western Illinois fell to 8-24 overall and 3-8 in the conference.
What's Next

The series finale against Western Illinois is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, where Lindenwood aims to secure a clean sweep.

Bottom Line

Lindenwood's strong pitching and offensive rally underscore their resurgence in the OVC as they seek to build momentum in the final stretch of the season.