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Felix Rosenqvist wins 110th Running of Indianapolis 500 in thrilling fashion <\/strong> Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Rosenqvist passed David Malukas on the final straightaway to win his first career Indianapolis 500. After the narrow win, Rosenqvist described the out-of-body experience it was to win the Indianapolis 500 in front of over 350,000 people. \u201cI\u2019m still not able to take it in,\u201d Rosenqvist said. \u201cI need another month or week. It\u2019s been such a crazy month for me. That finish, man, I can\u2019t get over that finish. It\u2019s so unbelievable how close it was, I feel like any of the four of us could\u2019ve won it. It just worked out perfectly.\u201d This year\u2019s Indy 500 ended on a one-lap restart. The green flag waved on lap 199, and chaos ensued for the final 2.5-mile sprint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marcus Armstrong opened the final lap with the lead before David Malukas passed Armstrong coming out of Turn 1. As they headed to Turn 4, Rosenqvist made his move and passed Malukas on the final straight away to mark the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history. Rosenqvist beat Malukas to the finish line by a mere 0.023 seconds. Rosenqvist shared how much of a whirlwind the final lap was for him. \u201cThat last lap, I just stayed flat on the outside, and I was like, at this point, I\u2019m just going to go all in,\u201d Rosenqvist said. \u201cIt just worked out, I had a little tow off with Dave in the last corner, and it\u2019s enough to take me over the line. It was pretty gnarly. I\u2019ve never tried it around here, but I did, and it worked for the whole lap. I just hung around the outside flat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosenqvist added more on how exhilarating the last lap felt. \u201cI think, honestly, if I replayed it a million times, it wouldn\u2019t have ended up the same,\u201d Rosenqvist said. \u201cEverything was just 10 out of 10, and it\u2019s no better feeling to win this race, like that, during a month where I had a baby sixteen days ago. Incredible.\u201d This year\u2019s Indianapolis 500 had the most lead changes in the race\u2019s 110-year history, with 70. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final results from Sunday\u2019s historic Indianapolis 500<\/strong> Sunday\u2019s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway marked the closest finish in Indy 500 history. Felix Rosenqvist won the Indy 500 for the first time in his career. Rosenqvist\u2019s win came on a one-lap shootout on the 199th lap. Marcus Armstrong began the final lap in the lead before David Malukas passed him out of Turn 1. Then, on Turn 4 of the 199th lap, Rosenqvist made his final move on the back stretch to beat Malukas by 0.0233 seconds. The final leaderboard from the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is as follows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Felix Rosenqvist, 2. David Malukas 3. Scott McLaughlin 4. Pato O\u2019Ward 5. Marcus Armstrong 6. Rinus Veekay 7. Alex Palou 8. Santino Ferrucci 9. Romain Grosjean 10. Takuma Sato 11. Nolan Siegel 12. Conor Daly 13. Marcus Ericsson 14. Kyffin Simpson 15. Scott Dixon 16. Kyle Kirkwood 17. Christian Lundgaard 18. Mick Schumacher 19. Dennis Hauger 20. Graham Rahal 21. Louis Foster 22. Jack Harvey 23. Sting Ray Robb 24. Jacob Abel 25. Helio Castroneves \u2013 DNF 26. Caio Collet \u2013 DNF 27. Christian Rasmussen \u2013 DNF 28. Josef Newgarden \u2013 DNF 29. Will Power \u2013 DNF 30. Alexander Rossi \u2013 DNF 31. Ed Carpenter \u2013 DNF 32. Ryan Hunter-Reay \u2013 DNF 33. Katherine Legge \u2013 DNF <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex Palou penalized following Indy 500<\/strong> Following the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, last year\u2019s Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has been issued a post-race technical inspection penalty. During the post-race car inspection of Palou\u2019s No. 10 Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing, IndyCar officials found out that the front wing of the No. 10 Honda failed the front wing height measurement. Because of the post-race penalty, Palou was penalized five championship driver and entrant points in addition to his team, Chip Ganassi Racing, being fined 10,000 dollars. IndyCar officials say the violation was a result of an\u00a0assembly error and not an intentional modification of the No. 10 Honda. Chip Ganassi Racing violated the following rule. \u201cRule 14.7.6.7.1. For the purposes of technical inspection, the front wing must not measure less than 8.300 inches when set at any angle, while installed on the INDYCAR technical inspection fixture,\u201d\u00a0per IndyCar Officiating<\/a>. Alex Palou finished in 7th place in this year\u2019s Indianapolis 500. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traffic spectacle follows Indianapolis 500 as fans depart<\/strong> While the Indianapolis 500 draws hundreds of thousands of people to the town of Speedway each year for the \u201cGreatest Spectacle in Racing,\u201d it also creates a spectacle of traffic after the race is finished. First Sgt. Aaron Pfaff of the Indiana State Police said his agency\u2019s plan for directing post-race traffic was to \u201cget the pedestrians out in a safe manner and then manage the traffic in and out in a safe manner.\u201d \u201cRight now, we have the roundabout (next to Indianapolis Motor Speedway) shut down to all vehicular traffic while we get the pedestrians out of Gate 1 at the speedway. And once that slows down, then we\u2019ll open it up to vehicle traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the formidable amount of traffic, some race fans simply got into their cars and prepared for a long drive, undaunted. Race fan Lenin Gonzalez said, \u201cMaybe it\u2019s gonna take me like an hour? Usually it takes me five minutes, (but) this is part of the game, right?\u201d Haley Oakes, who was traveling with a group from Terre Haute, estimated it would take them about an hour and a half to get home. \u201cWe\u2019re just going to ease out of here We\u2019re going straight through. We\u2019re not stopping.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Trevor Young and his family, after being burned in the past, took a more strategic approach for their race exit. \u201cLast year was our first year here, and we had to walk 6 miles to get out because Uber couldn\u2019t get in here. This year, we did the opposite and we stayed at a local hotel, and then we (are taking) the airport shuttle. We can sit, relax. My little one can take a nap.\u201d Brian Miller, a veteran of more than 40 Indy 500 races, said the key to a smooth race exit is not to leave right away and just wait for the traffic to clear. \u201cWait, be patient. Don\u2019t get in any hurry. Go visit your family. Go visit your friends. Have a good time. That\u2019s what it\u2019s all about.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Indiana University Basketball Star OG Anunoby makes NBA All Defense team<\/strong> For the second time in his professional career, former IU basketball star OG Anunoby made an NBA All Defense team. Anunoby was named to the Second Team All-Defense after finishing ninth in total voting. The nine-year pro was also named to the second team in the 2022-23 season as a member of the Raptors. Anunoby averaged 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks and had a 3.2 Defensive Win Share (DWS), which estimates the number of wins contributed due to defense.\u00a0 The latter figure was his highest mark since a 3.7 DWS in 2021-22. Knicks head coach Mike Brown is a strong advocate for Anunoby\u2019s defense. \u201cHe\u2019s a great defender and he does a lot of different things that people don\u2019t see on that end of the floor for us and for other teams he played for,\u201d Brown said in April. \u201cBut more importantly, his versatility is just off the charts and you can do a lot of things with your defense because of him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anunoby has been a strong defender throughout his time at the professional level. He finished the 2022-23 NBA season with the most steals per game, 1.9, and the most total steals, 128, in the league. With impressive length and athleticism, Anunoby flashed the potential to be an elite defender at the next level during his two seasons at IU. His impressive length combined with uncanny instincts allowed him to regularly get into passing lanes and effectively close out on shooters. While he was still a relative unknown nationally towards the end of his freshman year, Anunoby was introduced to the basketball world in a Sweet 16 contest against Kentucky when he made several eye-catching plays, including a crucial late-game block on a 3-pointer by Jamal Murray. The NBA discussions intensified immediately. Anunoby\u2019s 2025-26 season is still going.\u00a0 The Knicks are currently playing in the Eastern Conference Finals and hold a 2-0 lead over Cleveland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana University Football\u2019s Jamari Sharpe and Tyrqiue Tucker both on Lott Trophy preseason watch list<\/strong> The Lott IMPACT Trophy has announced 42 candidates for the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy. Included on the list are two members of the 2026 IU football team. Cornerback Jamari Sharpe and defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker are both on the preseason watch list. Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy annually goes to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field.\u00a0 IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual winner is selected by a national voter panel, consisting of former winners, members of the media, coaches, and members of the Board of Directors of The IMPACT Foundation. The winner will be announced at a gala black-tie event at The Pacific Club on December 9, 2026. The 42-man Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List is composed of 17 defensive backs, 16 defensive linemen and nine linebackers. There are 16 players from Big Ten schools, the most of any conference, followed by the SEC with 13 players. There are six players from the ACC and five from the Big XII, with two representatives from Notre Dame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jide Abasiri, USC,\u00a0<\/strong>DT, Junior: Four tackles for a loss last season, among 24 total tackles. Named to Bruce Feldman\u2019s 2025 \u201cFreaks List\u201d for his athleticism. Majoring in cognitive science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Bailey, Illinois,\u00a0<\/strong>DB, Senior: Two-time All-Big Ten honorable mention, and 3x Academic All-Big Ten. Led team with 76 tackles, with four for a loss. Also forced two fumbles and recovered one with two pass breakups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KJ Bolden, Georgia,\u00a0<\/strong>DB, Junior: Second team All-SEC (Coaches) in 2025 after being named a FWAA Freshman All-American in 2024. Bulldogs second leading tackler (76), had two interceptions, five pass breakups and blocked a punt last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peyton Bowen, Oklahoma,\u00a0<\/strong>DB, Senior: Second team All-SEC (Coaches) in 2025, after totaling 47 tackles with two interceptions, a team-high seven pass breakups and blocked a field goal. 2024 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sammy Brown, Clemson,\u00a0LB, Junior: First team All-ACC, Third team All-American (Phil Steele), and CSC Academic All-American in 2025. Totaled 107 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, with five sacks, 7 PBUs, an interception, forced fumble and fumble recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ty Bryant, Kentucky,<\/strong>\u00a0DB, Senior: Second team All-SEC (Coaches) in 2025, 3x Dean\u2019s List for academics. Plus SEC First Year Academic Honor Roll in 2023. Four interceptions were most in SEC. Also led team with 76 tackles last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fisher Camac, Virginia,\u00a0<\/strong>DE, Senior: Returning All-ACC First team (Sports Info Solutions) after tallying 45 tackles, 6.5 for a loss, including 4.5 sacks. Also forced and recovered a fumble to go with four pass breakups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arion Carter, Tennessee,\u00a0<\/strong>LB, Senior: Led SEC in tackles per game (7.6) last season, despite battling foot injury. Selected All-SEC second team (coaches). Voted to 2025 SEC Leadership Council. Three time SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Henry Daley, Michigan,\u00a0DE, Senior: Second team All-American and Lott Trophy quarterfinalist at Utah last season. Had 17.5 tackles for losses last year, including 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Runs a non-profit with his brother to provide extracurricular opportunities for special needs kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bryce Fitzgerald, Miami,<\/strong>\u00a0DB, Sophomore: Freshman All-American last season after leading all-power conference players with six interceptions, second most in all FBS. One of just six players in FBS to total more than five interceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Fitzgerald, Northwestern,\u00a0Safety, Senior: Led Big Ten with 69 solo tackles, among team-high 114 total, on way to receiving second team All-Big Ten honors. Became first Northwestern DB with over 110 tackles in 30 years. 2x Academic All-Big Ten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.J. Holmes, Texas Tech,\u00a0DL, Senior: AP All-American (second team), AP All Big 12 (first team) after beginning last season as a backup. Highest rated returning defensive lineman in the country among 2025 power-four players (PFF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bray Hubbard, Alabama,\u00a0<\/strong>DB, Senior: Returning All-American (2nd team AFCA, 3rd team AP) after leading SEC with four interceptions. Was also named All-SEC first team. Was Lott Trophy player of the week for his performance in the Iron Bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenyatta Jackson, Ohio State,\u00a0<\/strong>DE, Senior: Made 11.5 tackles for a loss last season, among 28 total. Contributor in every game the last two seasons, including the Buckeyes national championship in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamel Johnson, TCU,\u00a0<\/strong>Safety, Senior: Team leader in interceptions (5) in 2025, started every game at safety and totaled 96 tackles with three for a loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelley Jones, Mississippi St,\u00a0CB, Junior: All-SEC Third team in 2025 after making two interceptions with nine passes broken up. 2x SEC Academic Honor Roll. Projected 1st round NFL pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clev Lubin, Louisville,\u00a0<\/strong>DL, Senior: Third team All-ACC last season when his 8.5 sacks ranked fourth in the conference. Also had 13.5 tackles for a loss. Academic All-ACC in 2025, and a two-time honor roll student. Frequent volunteer in the Louisville community at food drives and elementary school visits, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zach Lutmer, Iowa,\u00a0DB, Junior: Hawkeyes reigning defensive MVP was a second team All-Big Ten (coaches) selection in 2025. 2x Academic All-Big Ten. One of two sophomores on national leadership council last year. Received Team Hustle award each of the last two seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jermaine Matthews Jr., Ohio State,\u00a0<\/strong>CB, Senior: Third Team All-Big Ten selection after totaling two interceptions last year on a defense with several national stars, including 2025 Lott Trophy winner Caleb Downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luke Mergott, Duke,\u00a0<\/strong>LB, Junior: Returning starter, who did not become a starter until week 5 last season. Made 4th quarter interceptions to seal the ACC title and the Sun Bowl games. Two-time Academic All-ACC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leonard Moore, Notre Dame,\u00a0<\/strong>CB, Junior: Consensus All-American in 2025, Lott Trophy semifinalist. Led team with five interceptions with seven pass breakups and forced a fumble. 2024 FWAA Freshman Defensive Player of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Nestor, Minnesota,\u00a0DB, Senior: Led the Big Ten with six interceptions (3rd most in program history), returned one for a touchdown and broke up six passes with a fumble recovery in 2025. Began career at Iowa where he was a two-time hustle award recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marcus Ratcliffe, Texas A&M,\u00a0Safety, Senior: Three interceptions in 2025 were eighth most in SEC, was also Aggies third leading tackler (48) and nominated Defensive Newcomer of the year. Began career at San Diego State where he was Aztecs Most Outstanding Defensive Freshman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quincy Rhodes Jr, Arkansas,\u00a0<\/strong>Edge, Senior: Led Razorbacks last season with 15.5 tackles for a loss, including eight sacks. Had three multi-sack games en route to All-SEC second team honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Roberts, Texas Tech,\u00a0<\/strong>LB, Senior: Two-time All-Big 12 selection and reigning Big 12 championship game Most Outstanding Player after making two interceptions in win over BYU to clinch spot in College Football Playoff. Red Raiders 2nd leading tackler last season. 2023 Freshman All-American.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia,\u00a0DB, Sophomore: Returning FWAA Defensive Freshman of the Year and consensus Freshman All-American, to go with All-SEC second team (AP) honors after leading the SEC with four interceptions. Broke up two passes in SEC title game win over Alabama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tony Rojas, Penn State,\u00a0LB, Junior: An All-Big Ten selection in 2024, Rojas was limited to just 4 games in 2025 due to injury. Rojas\u2019 three interceptions in 2024 were sixth most in the Big Ten. He also regularly volunteers at his church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamari Sharpe, Indiana,\u00a0<\/strong>DB, Senior: Interception in CFP National championship game sealed the Hoosiers title in win over Miami, his 2nd career interception. Also had a key tackle for loss vs Oregon in the semifinal. Engineering major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colin Simmons, Texas,\u00a0<\/strong>Edge, Junior: Led SEC in sacks last season (12) as part of All-American (second team) and All-SEC (first team, coaches) campaign. Was named 2024 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year and was a Freshman All-American that season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tre Smith, Arizona,\u00a0DL, Senior: Missed most of 2025 due to injury. Was 2023 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award recipient and a President\u2019s scholar in 2022. Was also first team All-Mountain West at San Jose State in 2023 prior to transferring to Arizona. \\<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith Snowden, Michigan,\u00a0CB, Junior: Transfer from Utah where he was second team All-Biog 12 with 11 passes defended (9 PBU, 2 INT). Also started two games on offense last season. Voted by teammates as Utes most inspiring player in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan Stewart, South Carolina,\u00a0<\/strong>Edge, Junior: All-SEC second team (coaches) and honorable mention All-American (Phil Steele). Had 12.0 tackles for a loss with 4.5 sacks. Was a Freshman All-American in 2024. 2x Academic Honor Roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jahkeem Stewart, USC,\u00a0DT, Sophomore: Freshman All-American (FWAA & PFF) in 2025 after recording 7.5 tackles for a loss, including 1.5 sacks. Was #1 recruit in nation for 2026, however reclassified to 2025 to begin college career early last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyrique Tucker, Indiana,\u00a0<\/strong>DL, Senior: Third team All-American (AP), First team All-Big Ten (coaches and media) and Academic All-Big Ten in 2025 as part of national championship season. Brother, Diamonte, was an All-American linebacker at James Madison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon,\u00a0<\/strong>LB, Senior: All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2025 leading Ducks to College Football Playoff Semifinal. Was a first team All-Big Ten selection as a sophomore when he led Oregon with 10.5 sacks and was a finalist for Polynesian Player of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cade Uluave, BYU,\u00a0LB, Senior: Transfer from Cal who recorded 97 tackles, with three sacks, and four passes defended in first team All-ACC season. Has made 237 career tackles. Was All-ACC honorable mention in 2024. Was the Pac 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Notre Dame,\u00a0LB, Junior: Led Irish with 7.5 tackles for a loss, including three sacks last season. Was also Notre Dame\u2019s fourth leading tackler (48). Had a sack and recovered a fumble vs USC.\u00a0 Helps to feed homeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\u2019Mauri Washington, Oregon,<\/strong>\u00a0DL, Senior: All Big Ten (third team, coaches & media) last season. Eight pass breakups were most among Big Ten defensive linemen and sixth most overall. Also had 33 tackles, 4.5 for a loss, and 1.5 sacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whit Weeks, LSU,\u00a0<\/strong>LB, Senior: Returning permanent team captain, who missed five games due to injury last season. Was a first team All-SEC member (coaches & media) in 2024 when he recorded 125 tackles, second most in SEC that season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor Wein, Oklahoma,\u00a0DL, Junior: All-SEC second team member (coaches). Had 15.0 tackles for a loss, including seven sacks in 2025. 2024 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sahir West, UCLA,\u00a0DL, Sophomore: Transfer from James Madison where he was a Freshman All-American (The Athletic), Sun Belt Freshman of the Year and second team all-conference. Finance major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damon Wilson, Miami,\u00a0DL, Senior: Second team All-SEC at Missouri last season before transferring to Miami this winter. Nine sacks were third most in SEC in 2025. Began career at Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 1 Taylor Bounces Back, Defeats No. 10 Doane in Elimination Game at the NAIA Baseball World Series <\/strong> It was only a matter of time before the NAIA\u2019s leading run producer came through. And there was no better time than Saturday\u2019s elimination game, when Jordan Malott delivered the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth to lift the top overall seed and No. 1-ranked Taylor past the fourth seed and No. 10-ranked Doane 10-8 at the Avista NAIA World Series. It was the first World Series elimination game victory for the TU baseball program, with the Trojans advancing to another elimination game Today at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET) against third-seeded and No. 4-ranked Lewis Clark State, the host of the national championship event. The Warriors defeated No. 2 seed Georgia Gwinnett in Saturday night\u2019s elimination game. Prior to Monday\u2019s matchup, the Trojans will return to Harris Field on Sunday to host a graduation ceremony for its 10 seniors that missed Saturday\u2019s graduation in Upland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the victory, TU (53-6) snapped back to form offensively following Friday\u2019s setback and jumped out to a 7-1 lead after three innings. The Trojans also rode a quality outing from starter Lane Lewis, who logged a career-high six innings \u2013 the longest start by a Trojan both this season and in a World Series game \u2013 and tied his career-best strikeout total with six punchouts. Malott, Ben Kennedy and Brayden Manning registered two hits apiece, combining for six of the 10 total base knocks for the Trojans. Doane (47-11) grabbed the game\u2019s first lead on a sacrifice fly, but the Trojans quickly responded and tied the game in the bottom of the first on back-to-back two-out hits. Manning doubled to center field, extending his active hit streak to 18 games while reaching safely in 37 straight outings, before Malott brought him in on a single to left with the first of his two run-producing hits, which brought the senior first baseman into a first-place tie for the TU single-season RBI record (94 – TJ Bass).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TU would end up tacking runs on during each of the first four innings, including a five-spot in the second frame after a momentum boost from catcher Kaden Wu, who threw out a runner at second base to end the top half of the inning. TU\u2019s first three batters then reached in the bottom of the second inning, with back-to-back singles by Sam Gladd and Fletcher Roemmich before Nate Simpson was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Two of the biggest hits of the day followed, with pinch-hitter Quinn Kunkel producing for the second day in a row with a clutch two-run single. That was followed by a Kennedy three-run homer to right center to put the Trojans ahead 6-1. Kennedy, who recorded his career-best 12th home run, moved up to the leadoff spot in the lineup and continued his postseason tear with his fourth blast in six games.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Doane got a run back on a solo homer, Kennedy stayed hot at the plate and produced his fourth run of the day on a double in this next at-bat to put the Trojans ahead 8-2 in the fourth inning. The senior shortstop has tallied 15 RBIs over the previous six games, with three separate four-RBI outings. Lewis struck out a pair in the fifth and worked through the sixth after a two-out run-producing hit gave the Tigers their third run with TU leading 8-3. Over the middle innings, the Trojan bats went quiet as nine consecutive TU hitters were retired until Kennedy was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the eighth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That allowed Doane to rally back and even the score at 8-8, as the Tigers put up five runs in the top half of the eighth, including a game-tying three-run homer off the bat of Jordan Bond. However, the Trojans countered with two runs to claim the final 10-8 advantage after Kennedy reached base and scored on Malott\u2019s double for the go-ahead run. Manning, who also reached after getting plunked, scored the final run on a wild pitch. JT Tabor and Jake Boyer combined to cover the final three innings on the mound, with Boyer earning the relief win for his eighth victory of the season after slamming the door in the ninth. The trio of Trojan hurlers struck out nine combined batters and did not issue a walk or hit-by-pitch. Doane used five pitchers as reliever Ethen Roberts was tagged with the loss after tossing a team-high 4.1 innings with four strikeouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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