TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Indiana State offense scored seven runs in the key fourth inning rally and seven Sycamore pitchers combined to shut down the Purdue offense on Tuesday night in the 12-4 win inside the friendly confines of Bob Warn Field.
 
Indiana State (14-14), playing in its fourth game in the last four days, answered an early Purdue (19-9) two-run Aaron Manias home run with Caden Miller's two-run double in the bottom of the first inning to tie the game up early. After Emil Estrella followed Carter Beck's triple with an RBI groundout in the third inning to put the Sycamores in the lead, the Indiana State offense found its groove in the fourth.
 
The Sycamores sent 11 batters to the plate in the fourth inning and forced four Purdue pitching changes over the frame as Indiana State scored seven runs in the inning. Caleb Niehaus had the first big hit of the frame with a bases-loaded double down the third base line scoring Ray Jesse, Colin Sander, and Mason Roell. Four batters later, Caden Miller connected on a three-run home run over the wall in left center to make it a 9-2 Indiana State lead. The final run came across on Mason Roell's RBI double to right field with Nick Sutherlin scoring from first base on the play to stake the Sycamores to a 10-2 lead.
 
The Indiana State bullpen took over from there as Carson Seeman (2-0) relieved starter Spencer Johnsen in the third inning and pitched around a double to keep the Boilermakers off the board. Jaxon Sparks and Trevor Fenters both followed with scoreless frames, before Purdue scratched across runs late against relievers Aaron Moss and Brady Banker.
 
The Sycamores responded as Caleb Niehaus connected on his second double of the game, this one to left center, driving in Colin Sander and Mason Roell to keep the Indiana State margin intact.
 
Breyllin Suriel worked the final 2.0 innings striking out three to close out the contest.
 
Carter Beck, Caden Miller, Mason Roell, Colin Sander, and Caleb Niehaus all had multi-hit games for Indiana State in the Sycamore win. The Sycamores combined for six extra-base hits with Miller's home run highlighting the day, while Beck added a triple off the wall in right center and Miller, Roell, and Niehaus (2) all doubled.
 
Spencer Johnsen worked 2.0 innings in his third start of the season as the left-hander allowed three hits and two runs while striking out three. The Sycamore pitching staff combined to allow seven hits in the contest while striking out 10.
 
Aaron Manias powered the Purdue offense with his two-run homer in the first inning, while Brandon Rogers, Avery Moore, and Westin Boyle all doubled. Sam Flores recorded two hits in the loss.
 
Jarvis Evans (2-3) took the loss on the mound allowing five hits and six runs (five earned), while striking out four.
 
How They Scored

• Purdue took the early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning as Aaron Manias connected on a two-run home run over the wall in right center scoring Sam Flores.
• The Sycamores answered in the bottom of the first as Caden Miller followed Carter Beck and Emil Estrella singles with a two-run double down the third base line to even the game up at 2-2.
• Indiana State took the 3-2 lead in the bottom of the third as Carter Beck tripled off the top off the wall in right center and Emil Estrella followed with an RBI grounder.
• Indiana State sent 11 batters to the plate on their way to scoring seven runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Caleb Niehaus started the scoring with a three-run double down the third base line, before Caden Miller connected on a three-run home run over the wall in left center. Mason Roell capped the scoring with an RBI double to right field to put the score at 10-2.
• Purdue put one on the board in the top of the sixth inning as the Weston Boyle connected on an RBI double down the right field line scoring Avery Moore to make it a 10-3 game.
• Indiana State added two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning as Caleb Niehaus connected on a two-run double to left center scoring both Colin Sander and Mason Roell on the play to put the Sycamores up 12-3.
• Purdue added to its totals in the top of the eighth inning as Aaron Manias scored on a wild pitch to put the final margin at 12-4.

News and Notes

• Indiana State improves to 5-1 overall against Big Ten teams in the 2026 season following Tuesday night's win over Purdue.
• The Sycamores have topped Penn State (twice), Purdue, Indiana, and Illinois so far in the 2026 season in nonconference action.
• Carter Beck extended his hitting streak to 10 consecutive games on Tuesday night as the junior outfielder recorded his 10th consecutive multi-hit game after going 2-for-4 from the plate.
• Caleb Niehaus drove in a season-high five RBIs on Tuesday night's game.
• Caden Miller drove in a season-high five RBIs on Tuesday night's game, surpassing his previous mark of four RBIs set back on February 20 against Miami (Ohio).
• Caden Miller added his fourth home run of the 2026 season and first since homering in back-to-back games against Gonzaga (Mar. 16) and Illinois (Mar. 18).
• Carson Seeman recorded his second win of the 2026 season after throwing a shutout third inning on the mound.
• Seven Indiana State pitchers combined to strike out 10 Boilermakers on Tuesday night, marking the Sycamores' eighth game in 2026 with at least 10 strikeouts and the third game in as many days to achieve the feat after striking out 10 against Valparaiso on March 29th and 11 on March 30th.
• Ray Jesse achieved the noted feat of not recording an official at-bat over five plate appearances as the catcher drew two walks, was hit by a pitch, and dropped down two sacrifice bunts in the game.

Up Next
Indiana State remains home this weekend as the Sycamores welcome UIC to Bob Warn Field for a Missouri Valley weekend series spanning April 2-4. All three games will be carried live on ESPN+ and 105.5 The Legend.
 
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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