TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State is set to make its home debut this weekend as the Sycamores return from a 16-game road trip to open the 2026 season with a three-game series at Bob Warn Field against Gonzaga.
 
First pitch in Friday's opening contest is set for 5 p.m., while Saturday will start at 2 p.m. and the Sunday finale will begin at noon. Sunday's contest will be streamed live via ESPN+, while all three games will be carried on 105.5 The Legend.
 
Recapping The Midweek

• Indiana State dropped the Tuesday night contest at Vanderbilt as the Sycamores fell in Hawkins Field to the Commodores, 14-6.
• The Sycamores went up 6-2 in the top of the fifth inning as Indiana State sent 10 batters to the plate and scored five runs to take the lead.
• Jeremy Martinez, Eddie Alonso, and Caden Miller all recorded doubles in the inning with Miller's a bases-loaded, two-run double down the left field line to provide the final two runs in the frame.
• Vanderbilt responded with a six-run rally in the bottom of the fifth as the Commodores took advantage of a pair of Indiana State errors to take the lead back. Vanderbilt would go on to add to their lead with two runs in the sixth and four in the seventh to provide the final 14-6 margin.
• Caden Miller's pair of doubles highlighted the Sycamores' six hits in the game, while Emil Estrella drew a pair of walks, stole a base, and scored two runs.
• Spencer Johnsen worked 3.1 innings in the start allowing two hits and two runs while striking out three.
• Colby Morse, Breyllin Suriel, Carson Seeman, Trevor Fenters, Brady Banker, and Jacob Spencer all saw time on the mound in the game, with Spencer going the final 1.2 innings in shutout relief. 

Season Spotlight

• Caden Miller (.310) and Jeremy Martinez (.304) are both hitting over .300 on the season through the first 16 games of the year.
• Caden Miller has been on a tear from the plate recently with an eight-game hitting streak following his pair of doubles on Tuesday night against Vanderbilt.
• Jeremy Martinez's last four hits have gone for extra bases with three doubles and a triple over contests against Western Kentucky and Vanderbilt.
• Carter Beck's 20-game on-base streak came to an end on Tuesday night against Vanderbilt, but the junior outfielder continues to sit among the team leaders in batting average (.281), hits (18), doubles (6), and RBIs (11).
• Emil Estrella continues to lead the team in extra base hits with nine on the season and has added a team-high four stolen bases to go with 13 runs and 13 RBIs.
• The Sycamores are the Missouri Valley leader in team doubles (38) and doubles per game (2.38), sitting in the top 25 in the NCAA Division I in both categories.
• Overall, Indiana State has four players with at least five doubles on the season between Carter Beck (6), Jeremy Martinez (6), Nick Sutherlin (5), and Emil Estrella (5) all achieving the feat, while Caden Miller sits one back.
• Three Sycamores have been penciled into the starting lineup every game so far in the 2026 season with Carter Beck (CF), Emil Estrella (DH/RF), and Nick Sutherlin (INF) everyday starters. Caden Miller, and Caleb Niehaus have also been on the field in all 16 games.
• Ty Brooks headlines the Indiana State pitching staff to date with team-highs in innings pitched (27.0) and starts (5), while recording three of the Sycamores' seven wins on the mound. Brooks has a 2.00 ERA, a 20:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and a .129 opponent batting average.
• Brooks currently sits fourth in the NCAA Division I in starts (5), 20th in hits allowed per nine innings (4.00), and 10th overall in WHIP (0.63).
• Jack Armstrong made his starting debut on the mound this past weekend and has carried a 1.17 ERA over 15.1 innings on the mound. Armstrong is 2-0 overall with an 18:8 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a .111 opponent batting average.
• Overall, the Sycamores have posted a 6.60 team ERA on the season with a 130:76 strikeout-to-walk ratio while allowing opponents to hit .273 from the plate. 

Sycamores Against Gonzaga

• Indiana State and Gonzaga have lined up against each other twice in their respective program histories with Gonzaga holding the 2-0 record all-time in the matchup.
• The teams first lined up on March 10, 1997, in Fresno, Calif. at the Pepsi/Johnny Quick Classic with Gonzaga taking the 18-8 victory.
• Three years later on March 6, 2000, the Sycamores and the Bulldogs met again at the Pepsi/Johnny Quick Classic in Fresno, Calif. with Gonzaga taking the 10-6 victory. 

Sycamores Against the West Coast Conference

• Indiana State has a 5-4 record all-time against members of the West Coast Conference.
• The 2026 season marks the second consecutive season the Sycamores have taken on a WCC team at home in a weekend series after hosting Pacific last season at Bob Warn Field.
• Indiana State went 2-1 against the Tigers winning 5-3 on Friday and 12-2 on Sunday, while falling 14-2 in Saturday's contest.
• Indiana State has also posted wins over Loyola Marymount (1-0), Portland (1-0), and San Diego (1-0)

About the Bulldogs

• Gonzaga enters the weekend series with a 4-10 overall record on the season, and like the Sycamores, have yet to play a home game in their home facility in Spokane, Washington.
• The Bulldogs have recorded wins over Hawaii, Texas State, Oklahoma, and Creighton at the time of this posting with a Wednesday contest against Minnesota still to play before the weekend.
• Gonzaga was selected to finish second overall in the West Coast Conference's preseason baseball poll after receiving four first-place votes and 73 total points to finish behind San Diego.
• 2025 WCC Player of the Year Mikey Bell returns to the lineup as the WCC Preseason Player of the Year, while Erik Hoffberg, Finbar O'Brien, and Hudson Shupe were also named to the preseason All-Conference squad.
• Bell leads the Gonzaga bats early on the year with a .296 batting average, adding four doubles and two home runs, while driving in five RBIs.
• Noah Meffert (.274) is the team's hit leader with 17 and has added 10 runs and three stolen bases, while Ryder Young has two home runs and a team-high nine RBIs.
• Karsten Sweum has been the team's top starter on the season with a 1-1 record and 5.89 ERA over 18.1 innings pitched. He's posted a 22:8 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
• Erik Hoffberg (1-2, 6.27 ERA) and Finbar O'Brien (0-1, 7.20 ERA) have combined to throw 33.2 innings on the year.
• Overall, Gonzaga has posted a 5.49 team ERA over 118 innings and allowed opponents to hit .239 from the plate.

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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