BLOOMINGTON, Ind.– Illinois State dropped a tight 12-7 final at Indiana as a close play at first base in the 8th inning went the way of the Hoosiers and ultimately resulted in an additional five runs being put on the scoreboard at Bart Kaufman Field on Tuesday evening.
Entering with the game tied in the 8th inning with bases loaded and one out, position player and first-year freshman JP Gauthier recorded a strikeout on the mound before inducing a ground ball to shortstop. Replay was not available after the call at first base went Indiana's way as fourth-year head coach Steve Holm ended up being ejected after the play gave IU (25-27 overall) the lead.