Estrella Powers Sycamores Past Hilltoppers in Series-Evening Win

HADLEY, Ky. (Interstat) — Emil Estrella homered twice and drove in five runs Saturday afternoon as Indiana State evened its series with Western Kentucky, defeating the Hilltoppers 11-6 at Nick Denes Field.

The Sycamores, who lost a one-run game here Friday, erupted for 11 runs in the first two innings, capped by Estrella’s grand slam in the second. He added a solo shot in the eighth, finishing 3 for 4.

Indiana State (7-7) collected 14 hits. Ty Brooks earned the win despite allowing three earned runs over five innings. Western Kentucky (8-8) scored three runs in the second and three in the ninth, with Reid Howard driving in a run. The Hilltoppers finished with 11 hits.