SAUGET, Ill.—The UIndy baseball team used an eight-run seventh inning to springboard to a 14-9 win versus GLVC-rival McKendree University Saturday night. The nine-inning affair was played at GCS Ballpark in Sauget, Ill.
 
INS & OUTS
Trailing 5-1 heading into the top of the seventh, the Hounds exploded for eight runs to sprint into the lead. UIndy sent 13 batters to the plate in the fatal frame, racking up five hits, four walks and three stolen bases in the process. Both Zack Williams and Nick Lukac delivered two-run singles, while Dakota Sill had an RBI double.
 
The Hounds piled on with five more tallies in the eighth. Caleb Vaughn started things with a leadoff homer, while Easton Good bookended the rally with a two-run double.
 
Eight different Greyhounds scored at least once on the night, including a game-high three runs from Vaughn. Good and Drew Donaldson adding two walks, while Lukac finished with three ribbies.
 
On the mound, starter Noah Carter battled through five innings before giving way to the bullpen. Four relievers combined to get the final 12 outs, with Steven Jones (1-0) getting credit for the win.
 
UP NEXT
The Hounds and Bearcats wrap up their series with a doubleheader at GCS Ballpark starting at 1 p.m. ET.