Hawkeyes Extinguish Flames

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated UIC, 4-1, on Tuesday night at Duane Banks Field.

The Hawkeyes were out hit by the Flames, 6-5. Despite issuing eight walks the Hawkeyes stranded 13 UIC baserunners.

“I am happy we found a way to get it done,” said head coach Rick Heller. “We had some pitchers really step up in tough situations, that allowed us to hang on and win that game. I just thought it was low energy and low focus especially on a really nice day with a big crowd. I was really disappointed, especially with our hitters.”

Iowa saw 10 different pitchers take the mound in the contest with Ganon Archer earning the win throwing a scoreless inning of work.  Ben DeTaeye threw two innings and struck out four to close out the ball game and earn his second save of the season.

Four Hawkeyes recorded hits on the day with Reese Moore being the only Iowa batter to record a multi-hit performance. Moore hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first to tie the game after UIC plated a run in the top half.

Ben Swails and Miles each plated runs for the Hawks in the second and third innings respectively and Connor Hennings scored on a wild pitch in the seventh to give Iowa some insurance.

“Reese had a good day,” said Heller. “Answered back from the run we gave them in the first inning and that was kind of how it was all day. We bring Whitlock in, and he does a good job getting a double play ball and we throw it away give them a run. Could have been more, but he got the next out.”

Iowa hit .300 (3-for-10) with runners on base compared to UIC’s .071 (1-for-14). Iowa stole three bases while the Flames were caught stealing on their lone attempt.

Up Next

The Hawkeyes host Ohio State for a three-game series starting on Friday at 4:02 p.m. The game will be available on B1G+ and the Hawkeye Radio Network.