IU defeats Jacksonville, takes series

IU baseball raised its record over .500 for the first time since its Feb. 14 season opener with a 7-6 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday.

The win gave the Hoosiers, now 7-6 on the season, a 2-1 series victory over the Dolphins (4-9) in Jacksonville, Fla.

Sophomore right-hander Christian Morris started on the mound for the Hoosiers but lasted only three innings, giving up seven hits and three earned runs before being pulled. IU used five pitchers in relief of Morris, with sophomore right-hander Evan Bell getting the win and junior left-hander Kyle Hart picking up his first save of the season.

IU will return to Bloomington for a day off before squaring off with No. 23 Kentucky on Tuesday at Bart Kaufman Stadium.

Alden Woods