BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Indiana State secured the series opener with UAB Friday afternoon with a 1-0 shutout victory over the Blazers at Young Memorial Field. Indiana State improved to 10-5 while UAB fell to 6-9.
It was a pitcher's duel nearly the whole contest until Indiana State was able to break through in the ninth inning of action. recorded a one-out single through the middle of the infield, followed by a single from to right to setup runners at the corners. Redshirt freshman came to the plate and put down a bunt on a squeeze play that would allow Gines to come in from third to put a run on the scoreboard.