Top of Order Leads to Series Victory

Saturday, May 3

Abilene, Texas

4:05 PM

Indiana University

Abilene Christian

5/3/2025 7:00:00 PM | Baseball

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ABILENE, Texas. – Three-hit days from four separate Hoosiers helped spell the offense on Saturday (May 3) afternoon as the Indiana Baseball team (26-21, 12-12 B1G) picked up a 14-5 victory over Abilene Christian at Crutcher Scott Field. IU scored two runs in the first inning and led the entire way.

A seven-run fifth inning, that featured back-to-back home runs from redshirt sophomore outfielder Korbyn Dickerson and freshman first baseman Jake Hanley, helped put the game to bed early on. The top six hitters in the IU order combined to go 16-30 (.533) with 11 RBIs.

A trio of defensive errors held right-handed starter Ben Grable (4.2 IP, 5 R/3 ER, 4 K) in the game longer than necessary. He was relieved by redshirt junior southpaw Grant Holderfield (W, 3-0) and redshirt senior righty Gavin Seebold (SV, 2) – who recorded the final 13 outs.

Dickerson had four RBIs on the day – taking his season tally to 70. He's just the sixth IU player to record 70 RBIs in a season and the first since Alex Dickerson (75 – 2010) to do so. Dickerson also moves up to 18 home runs and 70 hits on the campaign.

IU picks up its second series win in the last three tries and will go for the sweep tomorrow afternoon (May 4) at 1:05 PM ET/12:05 PM CT). The Hoosiers have two sweeps (Ohio State, Michigan State) this season but are looking for the first on the road this year. IU's last road sweep came at Baylor in 2024.

Scoring Recap
Top First
IU jumped out to an early lead behind some two-strike hitting. Korbyn Dickerson and Hogan Denny each had RBI singles.
Indiana 2, Abilene Christian 0

Bottom Second
After an error allowed the runner to advance to third, Nick Arias drove him around to score on a RBI groundout.
Indiana 2, Abilene Christian 1

Top Third
Denny launched a two-run home run to right field to add to his great start to the day.
Indiana 4, Abilene Christian 1

Bottom Third
Another error allowed the hosts to advance to scoring position. Grant Watkins scored him on another RBI groundout.
Indiana 4, Abilene Christian 2

Top Fifth
IU jumped all over ACU in the fifth inning. Joey Brenczewski pinch hit and recorded an RBI on the groundout. Will Moore doubled to score a pair of runs before Dickerson unleashed a three-run home run. Jake Hanley followed it up with a solo shot of his own.
Indiana 11, Abilene Christian 2

Bottom Fifth
The Wildcats answered back in the fifth. Watkins doubled into the gap to score a run before Diego Cardenas launched a two-run home run.
Indiana 11, Abilene Christian 5

Top Sixth
Denny came around to score on a passed ball.
Indiana 12, Abilene Christian 5

Top Seventh
Hanley got his second RBI of the day with a sacrifice fly. Dickerson added to the tally with a run scored on the wild pitch.
Indiana 14, Abilene Christian 5

Top Hoosier Performers
#20 Dickerson, Korbyn
3-6, HR, 3 R, 4 RBI

#5 Taylor, Devin
3-5, 3 R, 2 2B

#40 Seebold, Gavin
3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K

Inside the Box Score
• The top six guys in IU's order combined for 16 base hits.
• Four different Hoosiers had three-hit days.
• IU racked up seven stolen bases.
• The pitching staff had 11 strikeouts and conceded just three free passes.

Notes to Know
• Redshirt sophomore outfielder Korbyn Dickerson had a home run and four RBIs in a terrific all-around day. He now has 70 RBIs on the season, becoming the first IU player to hit that mark in 15 years (Alex Dickerson, 2010 – 75). The Dickersons' are the only two Hoosiers this century to have at least 18 home runs and 70 RBIs in a single season.

• Four different IU players (Moore, Taylor, Dickerson and Denny) had three-hit days on Saturday. It's the first time that there have been four Hoosiers in the same game with at least three hits each since the second game of a doubleheader at Penn State on March 7th (Taylor, Hanley, Malamazian, Cerny).

• The Hoosiers stole seven bases on Saturday afternoon. It's the most in a game by an IU team since taking eight bags in a win over Butler on February 28, 2023. Freshman shortstop Cooper Malamazian had two steals while five other IU players had one.

• IU has four different true freshmen with at least 30 hits this season. Jake Hanley leads the way with 64 but Cooper Malamazian (46), Will Moore (35) and Hogan Denny (31) have all eclipsed the mark now as well. The Hoosiers have more hits from true freshmen (185) than any other Power 4 school in the country.

• Junior outfielder Devin Taylor scored three times on Saturday. In his career, he has 184 runs scored. That number moves him into eighth in program history. He's 16 away from becoming the sixth player with 200 runs at IU.

Up Next
IU will look to finish off the sweep tomorrow afternoon (May 4 – 1:05 PM ET) against Abilene Christian. The contest will be broadcasted on ESPN+. The series finale can also be heard on the Indiana Sports Radio Network via IUHoosiers.com/Audio.