Prairie Stars Drop GLVC Series to Miners

UIS baseball team falls in doubleheader against Missouri S&T, slipping to fourth in GLVC standings

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:43am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in an abstract cubist style, depicting a baseball game reduced to sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in earthy tones, conveying the intensity and drama of the Prairie Stars' series against the Miners.A cubist interpretation of the Prairie Stars' hard-fought series against the Miners, capturing the game's intensity and drama through a fragmented, geometric lens.Springfield Today

The UIS baseball team dropped both games of a Sunday afternoon doubleheader against Missouri S&T, falling 3-2 and 5-4 in extra innings. UIS lost the series and slipped to fourth in the GLVC standings.

Why it matters

This series loss is a setback for the UIS baseball team, who were looking to improve their standing in the GLVC conference. The Prairie Stars will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face Maryville in their next series.

The details

In the first game, UIS took an early 2-0 lead on a two-run homer by Kaden Griffitts, but Missouri S&T tied it in the fourth and won 3-2 in extra innings. In the series finale, UIS led 3-0 early but Missouri S&T rallied to tie it at 4-4 before winning 5-4 in the eighth inning.

  • The doubleheader took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The Prairie Stars will face Maryville on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The players

Kaden Griffitts

A UIS baseball player who hit a two-run homer in the first game and had two hits and an RBI in the second game.

Corey Boyette

A UIS baseball player who scored a run in the first game.

Landen Roberts

A Missouri S&T player who singled and scored the winning run in the first game.

Mark DeCicco

The UIS starting pitcher in the first game, who went 4 2/3 innings and allowed two earned runs.

Graham Kasey

The UIS starting pitcher in the second game, who went five innings and allowed one earned run.

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What they’re saying

“We need to regroup and get ready for Maryville. This was a tough series, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger.”

— Kaden Griffitts, UIS Baseball Player

What’s next

The Prairie Stars will face Maryville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. The series opener will be played at the home of the Prospect League's Lucky Horseshoes, with games two through four set for Saturday and Sunday at the UIS Baseball Field.

The takeaway

This series loss is a setback for the UIS baseball team, who were looking to improve their standing in the GLVC conference. The Prairie Stars will need to regroup quickly and focus on their upcoming series against Maryville as they try to bounce back and climb back up the standings.