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IUP, Slippery Rock Split Opening Games of Key PSAC West Series
The two teams battled in a close series opener before Slippery Rock evened things up in game two.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:09pm
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The intense back-and-forth battle between IUP and Slippery Rock is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the action on the field.Indiana TodayThe IUP Crimson Hawks and Slippery Rock baseball teams split the first two games of their key PSAC West series. IUP rallied late in game one to win 7-6 on a walk-off hit, but Slippery Rock bounced back with a dominant 6-1 victory in game two behind a strong pitching performance.
Why it matters
This series is crucial for positioning in the PSAC West standings, as both teams are looking to improve their playoff positioning. The split sets up an exciting conclusion to the series on Saturday.
The details
In game one, IUP jumped out to an early 4-0 lead but Slippery Rock stormed back with a five-run sixth inning to take the lead. IUP tied it in the ninth before Elijah Dunn's walk-off single won it for the Crimson Hawks. In game two, Slippery Rock's Cole Grady tossed 6.1 strong innings to lead his team to an easy 6-1 victory and even the series.
- Game one was played on Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Game two was played on Friday, April 3, 2026.
- The final two games of the series will be played on Saturday, April 4, 2026 starting at 1:00 PM.
The players
Elijah Dunn
The IUP player who hit the walk-off single in game one to win the game for the Crimson Hawks.
Anthony Annichine
The IUP player who delivered a clutch double in the ninth inning of game one to tie the game and force extra innings.
Cole Grady
The Slippery Rock pitcher who tossed 6.1 strong innings in game two to lead his team to victory.
What they’re saying
“This was a huge win for us to open the series. We showed a lot of fight to come back late and get the walk-off victory.”
— Elijah Dunn, IUP Player
“Our guys responded really well after the tough loss in game one. Cole was outstanding on the mound and we played a complete game to even things up.”
— Slippery Rock Head Coach
What’s next
The series will conclude on Saturday, April 4th with the final two games starting at 1:00 PM. Both teams will be looking to take the series lead heading into the final matchup.
The takeaway
This PSAC West series between IUP and Slippery Rock is shaping up to be an exciting battle between two evenly matched teams fighting for positioning in the conference standings. The split of the first two games sets up an intriguing conclusion to the series on Saturday.
