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Pacella Blasts Grand Slam, Solo Homer in Illinois State's 22-10 Loss at Central Arkansas

CONWAY, Ark. - Freshman Daniel Pacella hit a grand slam and a solo home run as the Illinois State baseball team dropped a 22-10 decision against Central Arkansas on Sunday at Bear Stadium.

Third-year junior Auggie Rasmussen and fourth-year junior Greg Nichols also homered for the Redbirds (5-6 overall), which led 6-0 after one inning against the Bears (5-6 overall).

HOW IT HAPPENED

The UCA starting pitcher threw just two strikes in his first 18 pitches, conceding a bases-loaded walk to fourth-year junior Shay Kubo to start the scoring.