UIS Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader Against Truman State

Prairie Stars bounce back from series opener loss with two wins on Friday

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:56am

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The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) baseball team bounced back from a series-opening loss to Truman State on Thursday by sweeping a doubleheader on Friday. UIS won the first game 9-2 and the second game 7-3, showcasing strong hitting and pitching performances to take control of the series.

Why it matters

This series is an important conference matchup for UIS, who are looking to maintain their position atop the standings. The two wins on Friday give the Prairie Stars momentum heading into the series finale on Saturday.

The details

In the first game, UIS totaled 14 hits, including two home runs and a triple, while limiting Truman State to just five hits. Kaden Griffitts and Corey Boyette each had three hits, with Griffitts hitting a home run and Boyette driving in one run. Trey Carter pitched five strong innings, striking out six, to earn the win. In the second game, UIS again had a strong offensive performance, recording eight hits including five doubles and a home run. Boyette hit a solo home run in the first inning, and UIS scored five runs in the third inning to take a 6-0 lead. Mark DeCicco and Austin Loberger combined for a solid pitching effort, allowing three runs on 11 hits.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • The series finale is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at noon.

The players

Kaden Griffitts

A UIS baseball player who hit a home run and double in the first game, driving in two runs.

Corey Boyette

A UIS baseball player who hit a home run and double, driving in three runs across the two games.

Trey Carter

The UIS pitcher who earned the win in the first game, striking out six batters over five strong innings.

Mark DeCicco

The UIS pitcher who started and allowed two runs over four innings in the second game.

Austin Loberger

The UIS pitcher who relieved DeCicco and pitched three innings, allowing one run, to earn the win in the second game.

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What’s next

The series finale between UIS and Truman State is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at noon in Kirksville, Missouri.

The takeaway

UIS's dominant doubleheader performance on Friday puts them in a strong position to win the series against Truman State and maintain their lead in the conference standings. The Prairie Stars' timely hitting and solid pitching were the keys to their success in the two games.