Freshman left-handed pitcher Ryan Rushing pitches the ball against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. Rushing had one strike out against the Mastodons.
Redshirted freshman firstbaseman Joey Brenczewski attempts to tag the runner against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. Brenczewski had seven outs in the field against the Mastodons.
Head coach Jeff Mercer talks to players on the field against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers snapped a six-game win streak with their 9-6 loss to the Mastodons.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Evan Whiteaker prepares to throw the ball against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. Whiteaker had one strikeout against the Mastodons.
Sophomore shortstop Tyler Cerny recovers from trying to catch the ball against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. Cerny had one hit against the Mastodons.
IU players talk on the field against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers lost to the Mastodons 9-6.
Junior catcher Brock Tibbitts waits for the ball against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. Tibbitts had a team high 11 outs in the field against the Mastodons.
Junior designated hitter Carter Mathison gets ready to hit the ball against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. Mathison had a team high three RBIs against the Mastodons.
IU players celebrate a home run against Purdeue Fort Wayne on Feb. 27, 2024, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. Mathison hit a 3 run home run against the Mastodons.