PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Ty Brooks carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and the Sycamore offense exploded for three home runs in an eight-run fifth inning as Indiana State topped UMass Lowell, 10-2, in the final game of the Snowbird Baseball Classic.
 
Nick Sutherlin, Eddie Alonso, and Jeremy Martinez all connected on home runs in the decisive fifth inning as Indiana State (3-4) scored at least 10 runs for the third consecutive game this weekend. Sutherlin's three-run shot made it a 4-0 Sycamore lead, while Alonso (three-run) and Martinez (solo) went back-to-back in the inning to stretch the lead to 8-0.
 
The Sycamores would added two more runs later in the seventh and ninth innings highlighted by Martinez's RBI double in the seventh, to give Brooks (2-0) all the support he would need in his second win on the mound this season.
 
Brooks was dominant early as the sophomore right-hander retired the first eight UMass Lowell (1-5) batters, before issuing a walk in the third inning. A Sycamore error in the bottom of the sixth put a second River Hawk batter on base, before UMass Lowell was finally able to put a Ryan Strand single in the hit column with two outs in the bottom of the eighth. Brooks reacted to snag the line drive back up the middle to end the inning and finish his day.
 
The Milford, Ind. native went a career-high 8.0 innings allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out a career-high seven in his third start of the 2026 season. Brooks previously started in the season-opener against Manhattan and drew a shortened start this past Wednesday at Miami (Fla.).
 
Jaxon Sparks worked the ninth inning in his 2026 debut on the mound as the freshman left-hander struck out two River Hawks to get out of a jam in the inning to close out the contest.
 
Martinez went 3-for-5 from the plate with a double, home run, two RBIs and two runs scored, while Sutherlin added a multi-hit game in addition to his three-run home run. Mason Roell added two runs scored in the contest.
 
Jacob Jette (0-2) took the loss on the mound for UMass Lowell as the left-hander worked 4.2 innings allowing five hits and seven unearned runs. Nolan Geisler, Colin Ducie, and Josh Doney all pitched in relief on Sunday. The River Hawks defense was plagued with five errors, three by third baseman Rowan Masse in the loss.
 
How They Scored

• Indiana State struck for eight runs in the top of the fifth inning as the Sycamores utilized the long ball in the frame. Emil Estrella opened the scoring with an RBI groundout scoring Jeremy Martinez, before Nick Sutherlin connected on a three-run home run over the left field wall to make it a 4-0 Indiana State lead.
• After Caden Miller drew a walk and Mason Roell followed with a single through the left side, Eddie Alonso powered the ball over the fence in left center for his first home run of the season to make it a 7-0 Indiana State lead.
• Jeremy Martinez made it back-to-back home runs as the rain started to pick up in Port Charlotte, driving the ball over the wall near the right field foul pole for a solo shot to stake the Sycamores to the 8-0 lead.
• The Sycamores added another run in the seventh as Jeremy Martinez doubled down the right field line scoring Mason Roell from first on the play to make it 9-0 Indiana State.
• Indiana State made it 10-0 in the top of the ninth as Nick Sutherlin scored on a double play ball up the middle to provide the final Sycamore run in the contest.
• UMass Lowell took advantage of an Indiana State error in the bottom of the ninth with Sean O'Leary singling home Jack Forgues, while Cal Chance drove in Jorge Burgos with an RBI single to provide the final 10-2 margin.

News and Notes

• Ty Brooks put together a career outing on Sunday afternoon as the sophomore pitcher hit new individual marks in innings pitched (8.0) and strikeouts (7), while carrying a no-hitter 7.2 innings on the day.
• Brooks has gone 11.1 scoreless innings dating back to the fourth inning of Indiana State's opening game against Manhattan. This includes a 2.0-inning scoreless outing against Miami (Fla.), while holding UMass Lowell scoreless on Sunday afternoon.
• Brooks has a team-low 1.20 ERA and a 2-0 record on the season, allowing opponents to hit just .098 from the plate on the year.
• Eddie Alonso and Jeremy Martinez connected on back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning against UMass Lowell, marking the first time Sycamores have hit back-to-back homers since February 14, 2025, when Carter Beck and Weston Fulk went back-to-back in the first inning against Wagner.
• Nick Sutherlin (3-run), Eddie Alonso (3-run), and Jeremy Martinez (solo) all homered in the fifth inning against UMass Lowell, marking the first time Indiana State had three players homer in the same inning since May 4, 2024, when Dom Listi, Luis Hernandez, and Mike Sears all homered in the seventh inning against Belmont.
• Indiana State is 3-1 in the 2026 season when scoring at least 10 runs and hit double-digit runs in all three games over the weekend at the Snowbird Baseball Classic.
• Indiana State has stolen at least one base in five consecutive games after Nick Sutherlin swiped second base in the top of the first inning for his first steal of the season.
• Emil Estrella's five-game hitting streak to open the year snapped on Sunday afternoon, but the senior did drive in Indiana State's first run of the game with an RBI grounder in the fifth.
• Mason Roell has scored seven runs over two games on the field for the Sycamores as the sophomore third baseman touched home plate twice more on Sunday, after scoring five runs on Saturday afternoon against Brown.

Up Next
Indiana State is back in action on Tuesday evening in Fort Myers, Fla. as the Sycamores head to Florida Gulf Coast to take on the Eagles in Swanson Stadium. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. ET and will be carried live on ESPN+.
 
Indiana State Baseball Season Tickets on Sale Now
Season tickets for the 2026 Indiana State baseball season are now on sale as the Sycamores head into their second season under Head Coach Tracy Archuleta. The Sycamores will play 21 home games inside Bob Warn Field this season, starting on March 4 against Lindenwood.
 
Reserved chairback season tickets can be purchased for $110. General admission season tickets will go on sale as well with adult ($75), seniors ($55), and youth ($40) tickets also being available for purchase. There will be a $5 surcharge added to those wanting tickets printed.
 
The Sycamores have teamed up with Pacesetter Sports and the Spirit Shop for the third consecutive season for a season ticket deal. Fans will receive a $50 Pacesetter gift card for each $110 reserved chairback season ticket, $35 gift card for each $75 general admission season ticket, $25 gift card for each $55 senior general admission ticket, and $20 gift card for each $40 youth season ticket sold.
 
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