Hogan Denny's Career Day Leads Indiana Past Vanderbilt

Sophomore catcher hits two home runs to power Hoosiers to midweek victory over SEC opponent.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:23am

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Sophomore catcher Hogan Denny had a career day at the plate, belting two home runs and driving in four runs to lead the Indiana baseball team to a 5-1 victory over Vanderbilt on Tuesday. The Hoosiers combined strong pitching from four hurlers, including a 3.2-inning scoreless outing from graduate student Conner Linn, to secure the win over the SEC opponent.

Why it matters

The victory over Vanderbilt marks Indiana's first win over an SEC team since 2023 and improves their record in midweek games this season to 4-0. After being swept in a tight series at Oregon, the Hoosiers bounced back with a strong performance on the road against a quality opponent.

The details

Denny's two home runs and four RBIs accounted for all of Indiana's scoring in the game. The Hoosiers kept Vanderbilt scoreless through the first seven innings before the Commodores finally broke through with an RBI single in the eighth. Four Indiana pitchers combined to allow just one run over nine innings, with Linn, Gavin Seebold, and Ivan Mastalski all turning in strong outings.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Hogan Denny

A sophomore catcher for the Indiana baseball team who had a career day, belting two home runs and driving in four runs in the victory over Vanderbilt.

Conner Linn

A graduate student southpaw pitcher for Indiana who worked 3.2 scoreless innings and earned the win, striking out a season-high five batters.

Gavin Seebold

A redshirt junior right-handed pitcher and graduate student right-handed pitcher for Indiana who combined on 3.1 scoreless frames in relief.

Ivan Mastalski

A freshman reliever for Indiana who struck out three batters in two innings without giving up a walk.

Chris Maldonado

A Vanderbilt player who hit an RBI single in the eighth inning to break up the Hoosiers' shutout bid.

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What’s next

The Hoosiers will return home to Bloomington this weekend to face Minnesota in a three-game conference series at Bart Kaufman Field. Indiana is looking to pick up its first Big Ten series win of the season after dropping weekends against Washington and Oregon.

The takeaway

Indiana's victory over Vanderbilt, a quality SEC opponent, demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to bounce back after a tough series loss. Sophomore catcher Hogan Denny's career performance at the plate was a key factor in the win, showcasing the Hoosiers' offensive firepower and the depth of their lineup.