Late Rally Stalls in Close Loss

Sunday, April 26

Bloomington, Ind.

1 p.m.

Indiana University

19-25, 0

Iowa

26-16, 0

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Iowa	1	2	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	7	9	1
Indiana	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	4	11	3

4/26/2026 5:00:00 PM | Baseball

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – A string of four unanswered runs was not enough for the Indiana Baseball team (19-25, 6-15) on Sunday (April 26) afternoon at Bart Kaufman Field. IU closed its deficit to three but couldn't find a late hit with runners in scoring position. Iowa (26-16, 10-11 B1G) held on for a 7-4 win to complete the series sweep in Bloomington. It's the second-straight year that Iowa has swept the Hoosiers.

Three errors in the first five innings allowed Iowa to take a 7-0 lead in the series finale. Junior right-handed pitcher Jackson Yarberry (L, 0-5) provided four solid innings in his first start of the year but gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits. Graduate student right-handed pitcher Gavin Seebold kept IU in the fight with five fantastic innings out of the bullpen. Both of the runs that Seebold allowed in the fifth inning were unearned.

IU had the bases loaded in the second and sixth inning but left much to be desired on each occasion. In the sixth inning, the Hoosiers had the bases juiced with the top of the order coming up. A pop out and groundout from sophomore outfielders Hogan Denny and Cole Decker left three stranded in a three-run game. IU went quietly in the ninth as Iowa closed out the weekend set.

The Hoosiers will head out of conference play for the final time this season in a midweek trip to Louisville on Tuesday (April 28) evening. Big Ten action resumes next weekend in Illinois against Northwestern. The first game of that series will take place at Wrigley Field on Friday (May 1) evening.

Scoring Recap
Top First
After an error prolonged the first inning, Caleb Wulf struck for an RBI single to open the scoring.
Iowa 1, Indiana 0

Top Second
A two-run triple from Gable Mitchell extended Iowa's lead with two outs.
Iowa 3, Indiana 0

Top Fourth
Ben Swails launched a home run over the bullpen in left field. Miles Risley followed that up with an RBI double into the gap.
Iowa 5, Indiana 0

Top Fifth
A pair of runs scored on a collection of throwing errors by IU's defense.
Iowa 7, Indiana 0

Bottom Fifth
Hogan Denny grounded into a double play but did get the Hoosiers on the board.
Iowa 7, Indiana 1

Bottom Sixth
IU got a trio of runs back in the sixth inning. A single that was extended by an error allowed Caleb Koskie to score from first. An RBI groundout from Cooper Malamazian and an RBI double from Cal Gates scored a pair of additional runs.
Iowa 7, Indiana 4

Top Hoosier Performers
#26 ten Oever, Owen
3-4, R

#40 Seebold, Gavin
5.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

#2 Denny, Hogan
2-5

Notes to Know
• Graduate student right-handed pitcher Gavin Seebold spun five innings of relief for the Hoosiers on Sunday. His 97 pitches were by far the most in an IU uniform. He did so while now allowing a single earned run. Both players that crossed the plate were unearned. The final four innings of his outing were all scoreless. He also racked up six strikeouts on the day.

• Sophomore outfielder Hogan Denny had another multi-hit day for IU, his team-lead tying 17th of the season. In his career, he's up to 96 base knocks over two seasons in Bloomington. He continues to inch closer to joining fellow sophomores Jake Hanley and Cooper Malamazian with 100 career hits.

• Freshman designated hitter Owen ten Oever had his first career three-hit day in Sunday's contest. On the week, he hit .533 (8-15) in four games. He had a pair of home runs and six RBIs – including a grand slam in the win over Ball State. He also walked three times and had a stolen base in the week's action.

Up Next
The final midweek contest of the season is set for Tuesday (April 28) at Louisville. First pitch comes at 6 p.m. ET on ACCNX and the Indiana Sports Radio Network via IUHoosiers.com/Audio.