The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team gears up for a pivotal week featuring four games, starting with a matchup against Benedictine University on April 14 and a game against Elmhurst University on April 15. Currently, the Titans hold an 8-17 overall record, including a 4-5 record in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). Benedictine, having just completed a six-game week, comes in at 12-16, while Elmhurst records stand at 9-18. Key players for IWU include sophomore Ben Ford, leading in batting average at .364, and Cole Shamhart, who spearheads the pitching rotation.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois Wesleyan: 8-17 overall, 4-5 CCIW
  • Benedictine University: 12-16 overall, 2-4 last week
  • Elmhurst University: 9-18 overall, 3-5 CCIW
State of Play
  • IWU's last matchup with Benedictine was in 2016, with a historic series lead of 16-13-1 for BU.
  • IWU is currently on a four-game win streak against Elmhurst.
What's Next

Following this week鈥檚 games, Illinois Wesleyan is looking to build momentum ahead of a significant stretch in the CCIW schedule. Success in these matchups against Benedictine and Elmhurst could critically influence their standings moving forward.

Bottom Line

This week is crucial for Illinois Wesleyan as they aim to improve their record and solidify their position in the CCIW. Winning both games would not only boost their confidence but also enhance their playoff prospects.