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2/14/2026 | 9:30 AM


Feb. 14 (Sat) / 9:30 AM


vs. N.C. State

PONCE, Puerto Rico – Caden Miller and Nick Sutherlin both had three hits apiece and Sutherlin homered as Indiana State secured the season-opening 10-3 win over Manhattan in Estadio Paquito Montaner on Friday afternoon.
 
Indiana State (1-0) took the early 2-0 lead in the first inning as Sutherlin drove in Carter Beck with an RBI single and then came around to score on a bases-loaded walk to put the Sycamores ahead early. After the Sycamores scored five runs in the fifth sparked by a Jorge Cartagena two-run single, Sutherlin added a two-run blast in the bottom of the sixth inning to drive in the final Indiana State runs in the game in support of strong pitching performances from Ty Brooks (1-0), Jack Armstrong, Cole Chace, and Carson Seeman.
 
Brooks went 5.0 innings in drawing the season-opening start on the mound. The sophomore right-hander allowed three hits and two runs while striking out one in 69 pitches. Jack Armstrong worked a quick sixth inning with a pair of strikeouts, while Chace went 2.0 innings allowing four hits and an unearned run while striking out three. Seeman went three-up, three-down to close out the game on the mound.
 
Eddie Alonso and Emil Estrella both added hits in the contest. The Sycamores added three stolen bases in the game with Estrella, Cartagena, and Caleb Niehaus all swiping bags in the game.
 
Victor Samuel and Andreaus Lewis both recorded solo home runs in the game, while Samuel added an RBI double to lead the Jaspers’ (0-1) offensive efforts in the game.
 
Connor Throneberry (0-1) took the loss on the mound after allowing four hits and four runs while walking five and striking out three in 4.0 innings. Chris Fidanza worked 3.0 innings allowing five hits and six runs (four earned), while Garrett Theile worked a scoreless eighth inning.
 
How They Scored


Indiana State took the 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first as Nick Sutherlin drove in Carter Beck with an RBI single, while Eddie Alonso drew a bases-loaded walk scoring Sutherlin to put the Sycamores ahead early.
Manhattan answered in the top of the second inning as Andreaus Lewis connected on a solo home run over the left field wall to cut the Sycamores lead to 2-1.
Caden Miller responded in the bottom of the second inning for the Sycamores as the first baseman connected on an RBI single to left center driving in Emil Estrella to make it a 3-1 game.
Vincent Samuel connected on Manhattan’s second home run of the game in the top of the fourth inning as the third baseman drilled a solo home run to left center to cut the lead to 3-2.
Indiana State exploded for five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning with Jorge Cartagena providing the first blow with a two-run single to left field scoring Miller and Sutherlin. Caleb Niehaus reached on a fielder’s choice with Jeremy Martinez and Cartagena both scoring on an MU throwing error, while Alonso scored on Beck’s RBI grounder to make it an 8-2 Sycamore lead.
Nick Sutherlin added to the Indiana State lead with a two-run home run over the left field wall in the bottom of the sixth inning scoring Caden Miller on the play to stretch the advantage to 10-2.
Samuel put Manhattan back on the board in the top of the eighth inning with an RBI double to left field scoring Josiah Brown to provide the final 10-3 margin.

News and Notes


Caden Miller, Eddie Alonso, and Caleb Niehaus all made their Indiana State debuts in the starting lineup on Friday afternoon.
Jaxon Sparks and Ray Jesse also made their Sycamore debuts on the field on Friday afternoon.
Caden Miller’s three-hit game marked the first multi-hit game of his Indiana State career.
Nick Sutherlin’s three-hit contest marked his third career three-hit game and first since he recorded three hits against Illinois State back on May 16, 2025.
Nick Sutherlin recorded Indiana State’s first home run of the 2026 season and fourth of his Sycamore career. His last homer came on a two-homer game against Illinois State on May 16, 2025.
Ty Brooks recorded his first win of the 2026 season in his first start since May 20, 2025, in the MVC Tournament against Illinois State.
His win on the mound marked his first win since a scoreless relief outing on April 8, 2025, against Purdue.
Cole Chace recorded a career-high three strikeouts in a 2.0 innings relief outing. The junior right-hander broke his previous high of two strikeouts set on April 12, 2025, against Southern Illinois.
Jorge Cartagena extended his on-base streak to 12 consecutive games dating back to last season as the senior outfielder connected on a single and drew two walks in the win.
Jeremy Martinez drew a career-high four walks in the win.

Up Next
Indiana State continues the Puerto Rico Baseball Challenge tomorrow morning as the Sycamores take on North Carolina State at Estadio Paquito Montaner at 10:30 a.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on VictoryPlus with live stats available on the link at GoSycamores.com
 
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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