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Iowa Routs Penn State 13-4 to Even Series
Hawkeyes offense explodes with 19 hits to bounce back after series-opening loss
Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:48pm
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The Iowa baseball team bounced back from a series-opening loss to Penn State with a dominant 13-4 victory, evening the Big Ten series. Hawkeyes starter Logan Runde pitched 6 strong innings, allowing just 1 earned run, while the offense tallied 19 hits to break the game open with a 4-run 5th inning. Iowa's win moves them to 12-6 on the season, setting up a rubber match on Sunday.
Why it matters
After dropping the series opener, this win was crucial for Iowa to avoid falling behind early in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes offense showed its ability to respond after a tough loss, putting together a complete performance to even the series against a conference foe.
The details
Iowa jumped out to an early 3-0 lead through the first 4 innings, with Caleb Wulf hitting a solo home run in the 3rd. The Hawkeyes then broke the game open with a 4-run 5th inning, highlighted by a 2-run homer from Joey Nerat and a 2-run shot from Brett White. Iowa added 3 more runs late to cruise to the 13-4 victory.
- The series opener was played on Friday, March 14, 2026.
- The rubber match is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
The players
Logan Runde
The Iowa starting pitcher who allowed just 1 earned run over 6 innings to earn the win.
Caleb Wulf
The Iowa batter who hit a solo home run in the 3rd inning to give the Hawkeyes an early lead.
Joey Nerat
The Iowa batter who hit a 2-run home run as part of the Hawkeyes' 4-run 5th inning.
Brett White
The Iowa batter who hit a 2-run home run as part of the Hawkeyes' 4-run 5th inning.
Isaiah Shayter
The Penn State freshman pitcher who is scheduled to start the rubber match on Sunday.
What they’re saying
“We needed a bounce back performance after yesterday's loss, and the team really stepped up today to even the series.”
— Rick Heller, Iowa Head Coach (on3.com)
What’s next
The series will be decided in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon, with Iowa yet to name a starter while Penn State will send freshman Isaiah Shayter to the mound.
The takeaway
Iowa's ability to respond with a dominant offensive performance after a tough loss shows the team's resilience and ability to bounce back, an important trait as they look to make a push in Big Ten play this season.
