EVANSVILLE, Ind. - For eight innings, the University of Evansville baseball team was the better squad, however it wasn't enough, as Bradley caught and passed the Purple Aces in the final frame, taking an 8-5 decision, at Charles Braun Stadium, Saturday.
The game began with a bang for the Aces, as sophomore outfielder Troy Beilsmith launched a pitch from Braves starting pitcher Ryan Hodgett over the fence in left for his fourth home run of the season in the bottom of the opening frame, making it 1-0 Evansville.
In the 4th, a pair of singles from freshman designated hitter Pete Vaccaro and senior catcher Andrew Tanous, sandwiched by a sacrifice bunt by Sam Troyer, set up sophomore shortstop Craig Shepherd, who delivered a sacrifice fly to center, bringing in Vaccaro for an insurance run, pushing the UE lead to 2-0.