CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri Baseball (1-2) secured a decisive 10-1 victory over Illinois State (2-1) on Sunday at Capaha Field. SEMO capitalized on a strong third inning, scoring four runs, and maintained control with effective pitching that limited Illinois State to just five hits.

The Redhawks secured a decisive 10-1 victory over Illinois State, highlighted by several standout innings at Capaha Field. In the second inning, the Redhawks capitalized on wild pitches to score two runs without recording a hit. Joe Hall and Mikey Rocha both scored after being hit by pitches and advancing on wild pitches, giving the home team an early 2-0 lead.

The third inning saw Southeast Missouri extend its advantage with a four-run outburst. Logan Yule and Ryan Lopetegui both drew walks, setting the stage for Cal Sullivan, who delivered a two-RBI single. Taylor Sims followed with a two-RBI single of his own, pushing the lead to 6-0 after three innings.

In the sixth inning, the Redhawks added four more runs to their tally. Lopetegui and Brooks Kettering both reached base, and a subsequent error allowed Lopetegui to score. Sullivan then hit a three-run homer, bringing the score to 10-1 after the sixth.

SEMO's pitching and defense held Illinois State to one run, which came on a solo home run in the fourth inning by Ryan Bakes. The Redhawks maintained their lead throughout, with the final score at Southeast Missouri 10, Illinois State 1.

SEMO Top Performers
Logan Yule
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- 2 runs
- 1 RBI
- 1 stolen base

Cal Sullivan
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- 2 runs
- 5 RBI
- 1 home run

Tank Sims
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- 2 hits
- 2 RBI
- 2 assists (fielding)

Mason Pennington
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- 5 1/3 innings pitched
- 7 strikeouts
- 1 earned run

Up next for the Redhawks is a matchup against Saint Louis at 3 p.m. CT Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.