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Aces Baseball erupts at the plate, outslugs Indiana State in series opener

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Thanks to unexpected power surge at the plate and clutch pitching, the University of Evansville baseball team earned it's first true road victory of the season and second win in Missouri Valley Conference play, outslugging Indiana State 10-6 Friday night at Bob Warn Field.

The Purple Aces got on the board first, as freshman designated hitter Evan Aders crushed the first home run of his collegiate career off Sycamores starting pitcher Tristan Weaver in the third inning. It was the beginning of a big night for the Jasper, Indiana native, who came into the night batting just .