NILES, Ohio – UIC was strong on the mound once again, but the offense did not deliver enough support as the Flames fell to Youngstown State in the first game of a three-game series Friday afternoon, 3-1.
 
How It Happened
Ryan Campbell started on the mound for the Flames (15-8, 4-3 Horizon League) and allowed two runs, scattering seven hits over five innings, however he walked five batters and was forced out after 5.0 innings of work.
 
UIC collected seven hits with Thomas Norton leading the way with two knocks. Designated hitter Riley Hebert scored the lone run for the Flames. He led off the top of the fourth with a base hit and came around to score two batters later on a groundout from first baseman Bowen Ogata.
 
Hebert's run tied the game, but the Penguins (6-17, 4-3 Horizon League) pushed across what would be the game-winning tally in the bottom of the frame. Cody Dennis doubled and scored on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Nick Massey.
 
Beyond The Box Score

• UIC has dropped three consecutive games for the first time in 2018. The Flames have scored just one run in each of the three losses.
• Thomas Norton recorded his sixth multi-hit game of the season. He was the lone UIC player with multiple hits Friday.
• Wyatt Trautwein pitched 3.0 innings in relief of Ryan Campbell. He allowed his first run of the season in his fifth appearance out of the bullpen and 10.0 innings of work.
• The Flames dropped to 3-5 away from Granderson Stadium this spring.

Up Next

• UIC and YSU will conclude the series Saturday with a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is set for 10 a.m. CT.