Firebirds Launch Seven Home Runs in 15-3 Rout of Illinois Wesleyan
BLOOMINGTON — The Carthage College baseball team started strong and maintained control, showcasing a powerful offensive display to defeat Illinois Wesleyan, 15-3, completing the weekend sweep of the Titans. Final Score: Carthage 8 – Illinois Wesleyan 6 Location: Bloomington, Illinois – Horenberger Field Records: Carthage 10-16 (3-7 CCIW), Illinois Wesleyan 8-17 (4-5 CCIW) The Firebirds set the tone in the opening inning, plating three runs without recording a hit. An RBI walk by Eric Fugate Jr., followed by a bunt fielder’s choice from Dylan Ston and a sacrifice fly by AJ Gaca, gave Carthage a 3-0 lead. After Illinois Wesleyan…
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