Indiana University Athletics
Friday, May 15
Bloomington, Ind.
6 p.m.
Indiana University
22-31, 0
7
vs
9
Illinois
28-24, 0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Indiana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
Extra Innings Defeat
5/15/2026 10:30:00 PM | Baseball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – A sparkling four-run comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning was all for nothing as the Indiana Baseball team (22-31, 8-21 B1G) dropped a 9-7 (F/10) contest on Friday (May 15) evening at Bart Kaufman Field. Illinois (28-25, 14-15 B1G) scored a pair of runs in the extra inning without a hit. A series of free passes – part of 13 on the night from IU's pitching staff – provided the necessary scoring to even the series.
Sophomore utilityman Hogan Denny did his best to try and win Friday's contest. A three-hit day was capped off by a game-tying three run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. It was his 22nd multi-hit effort of the year and team leading 14th long ball of the campaign. He did all of that while splitting time on defense between third base and catcher as IU continues to struggle with injuries.
Sophomore outfielder Caleb Koskie ensured that IU had some early run support. He provided RBIs on a groundout, double and sacrifice fly in three of the first five innings to even the score at three. Sophomore shortstop Will Moore had a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning that began the rally in that frame. He and Denny had the only multi-hit efforts for the Hoosiers.
A group of six seniors on the mound tried to will the game to the finish on Senior Day in Bloomington. Graduate student right-handed pitcher Reagan Rivera (L, 0-5) put the first two runners on in extra innings as Illinois quickly regained the lead. IU allowed five hits in the game but handed the visitors 13 free passes. Three of the six arms provided at least two innings of work.
The loss moves IU to 0-4 in extra-inning contests this season. It also sets up the fifth Big Ten rubber match this year. The Hoosiers are just 1-3 in those affairs with the lone win coming against Rutgers at the beginning of April. Sophomore southpaw Brayton Thomas will get the ball in the final game of the season. First pitch is set for 2 p.m.
Scoring Recap
Top First
Illinois got out to an early lead on Thursday. Michael Farina laced a double down the left field line to bring home Nick Groves from first. Later in the frame, Kyle Schupmann hit a two-run blast into the bullpen.
Illinois 3, Indiana 0
Bottom First
Caleb Koskie grounded out to second base to bring home Hogan Denny from first.
Illinois 3, Indiana 1
Bottom Third
Koskie continued his hot day with an RBI double into the gap.
Illinois 3, Indiana 2
Bottom Fifth
Koskie's third RBI of the day came on a sacrifice fly to the right fielder.
Indiana 3, Illinois 3
Top Seventh
Illinois took the lead back on a sacrifice bunt from Farina.
Illinois 4, Indiana 3
Top Eighth
Will Johannes unloaded on a big three-run blast to center field.
Illinois 7, Indiana 3
Bottom Ninth
Will Moore led off the inning with a solo home run to left field. The Hoosiers came back to tie things on a three-run blast from Hogan Denny
Indiana 7, Illinois 7
Top Tenth
Illinois got the lead right back in the tenth. A double play ball allowed Collin Jennings to score. Cameron Chee-Aloy came around to score on a wild pitch in the inning.
Illinois 9, Indiana 7
Top Hoosier Performers
#2 Denny, Hogan
3-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
#4 Moore, Will
2-5, HR, RBI, R
#17 Koskie, Caleb
1-4, 3 RBI
Inside the Box Score
• IU only allowed five hits but gave away 13 free passes in the loss.
• Illinois' pitching staff handed out just three walks.
• There were more combined runs (16) than hits (14) in the contest.
Notes to Know
• Sophomore utilityman Hogan Denny hit a game-tying, three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning on Friday. He now leads the team in hits (72), home runs (14) and runs scored (61). On the season, Denny has also worked more free passes than strikeouts.
• Freshman designated hitter Owen ten Oever went hitless but did reach on a walk to extend his team best 13-game reached base streak. Sophomore infielder Will Moore (11) and sophomore first baseman Jake Hanley (10) have also reached base in at least 10-straight contests.
Up Next
IU will close out the 2026 season on Saturday (May 16) afternoon. First pitch on B1G+ is set for 2 p.m. from Bart Kaufman Field. It will also be carried on the Indiana Sports Radio Network via IUHoosiers.com/Audio
Sophomore utilityman Hogan Denny did his best to try and win Friday's contest. A three-hit day was capped off by a game-tying three run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. It was his 22nd multi-hit effort of the year and team leading 14th long ball of the campaign. He did all of that while splitting time on defense between third base and catcher as IU continues to struggle with injuries.
Sophomore outfielder Caleb Koskie ensured that IU had some early run support. He provided RBIs on a groundout, double and sacrifice fly in three of the first five innings to even the score at three. Sophomore shortstop Will Moore had a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning that began the rally in that frame. He and Denny had the only multi-hit efforts for the Hoosiers.
A group of six seniors on the mound tried to will the game to the finish on Senior Day in Bloomington. Graduate student right-handed pitcher Reagan Rivera (L, 0-5) put the first two runners on in extra innings as Illinois quickly regained the lead. IU allowed five hits in the game but handed the visitors 13 free passes. Three of the six arms provided at least two innings of work.
The loss moves IU to 0-4 in extra-inning contests this season. It also sets up the fifth Big Ten rubber match this year. The Hoosiers are just 1-3 in those affairs with the lone win coming against Rutgers at the beginning of April. Sophomore southpaw Brayton Thomas will get the ball in the final game of the season. First pitch is set for 2 p.m.
Scoring Recap
Top First
Illinois got out to an early lead on Thursday. Michael Farina laced a double down the left field line to bring home Nick Groves from first. Later in the frame, Kyle Schupmann hit a two-run blast into the bullpen.
Illinois 3, Indiana 0
Bottom First
Caleb Koskie grounded out to second base to bring home Hogan Denny from first.
Illinois 3, Indiana 1
Bottom Third
Koskie continued his hot day with an RBI double into the gap.
Illinois 3, Indiana 2
Bottom Fifth
Koskie's third RBI of the day came on a sacrifice fly to the right fielder.
Indiana 3, Illinois 3
Top Seventh
Illinois took the lead back on a sacrifice bunt from Farina.
Illinois 4, Indiana 3
Top Eighth
Will Johannes unloaded on a big three-run blast to center field.
Illinois 7, Indiana 3
Bottom Ninth
Will Moore led off the inning with a solo home run to left field. The Hoosiers came back to tie things on a three-run blast from Hogan Denny
Indiana 7, Illinois 7
Top Tenth
Illinois got the lead right back in the tenth. A double play ball allowed Collin Jennings to score. Cameron Chee-Aloy came around to score on a wild pitch in the inning.
Illinois 9, Indiana 7
Top Hoosier Performers
#2 Denny, Hogan
3-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
#4 Moore, Will
2-5, HR, RBI, R
#17 Koskie, Caleb
1-4, 3 RBI
Inside the Box Score
• IU only allowed five hits but gave away 13 free passes in the loss.
• Illinois' pitching staff handed out just three walks.
• There were more combined runs (16) than hits (14) in the contest.
Notes to Know
• Sophomore utilityman Hogan Denny hit a game-tying, three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning on Friday. He now leads the team in hits (72), home runs (14) and runs scored (61). On the season, Denny has also worked more free passes than strikeouts.
• Freshman designated hitter Owen ten Oever went hitless but did reach on a walk to extend his team best 13-game reached base streak. Sophomore infielder Will Moore (11) and sophomore first baseman Jake Hanley (10) have also reached base in at least 10-straight contests.
Up Next
IU will close out the 2026 season on Saturday (May 16) afternoon. First pitch on B1G+ is set for 2 p.m. from Bart Kaufman Field. It will also be carried on the Indiana Sports Radio Network via IUHoosiers.com/Audio
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Reed GANNON (5-2)
L: Rivera, Reagan (0-5)
Batting:
2B: Michael FARINA 1 ; Will JOHANNES 1
HR: Kyle SCHUPMANN 1 ; Will JOHANNES 1
RBI: Michael FARINA 2 ; Kyle SCHUPMANN 2 ; Will JOHANNES 3
SH: Michael FARINA 1 ; J.R. NELSON 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Nick GROVES 1 ; Michael FARINA 1 ; Kyle SCHUPMANN 1 ; Collin JENNINGS 2 ; Cameron CHEE-ALOY 2 ; Will JOHANNES 2
SB: Michael FARINA 2 ; Cole WAREHIME 1
HBP: Nick GROVES 1 ; Michael FARINA 1 ; Jack ZEBIG 1 ; Daniel CONTRERAS 1 ; Cameron CHEE-ALOY 1
Batting:
2B: Denny, Hogan 1 ; Koskie, Caleb 1 ; Decker, Cole 1
HR: Denny, Hogan 1 ; Moore, Will 1
RBI: Denny, Hogan 3 ; Koskie, Caleb 3 ; Moore, Will 1
SF: Koskie, Caleb 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Denny, Hogan 2 ; Hanley, Jake 1 ; Moore, Will 1 ; Decker, Cole 1 ; Schuyler, T.J. 1 ; Crouse, Ayden 1
HBP: Hanley, Jake 1
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