On Tuesday night, UConn shut out K-State 4-0 at Elliot Ballpark, with a two-run third inning being all UConn needed for the win. Despite some offensive opportunities, K-State couldn’t capitalize and UConn extended their lead over the final three innings.
UConn executed the necessary matchups and made crucial plays to secure the win. Andrew Evans took the loss after giving up two runs in the third inning, while Ty Ruhl had a solid outing in relief. Ruhl struck out two and held the Huskies scoreless in his first appearance since February. The Wildcats were held to just two hits by UConn’s Joe Cinnella, who got the win in relief.
K-State head coach Pete Hughes mentioned that the team struggled to build an inning and put pressure on UConn’s offense. Five different Wildcats recorded hits in the game, including an extra-base hit from Jaden Parsons. Despite this, K-State dropped its fourth consecutive game and was shut out for the first time in a while.
UConn capitalized on four extra-base hits to secure the win, with Paul Tammaro, Korey Morton, and Matt Garbowski each driving in a run. The Wildcats were set to play Northeastern and return home for a series against Oklahoma State later in the week.
