EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — Patrick McLellan’s two-run homer in the first inning propelled Southern Indiana to a 4-1 victory over Youngstown State in the opener of a Sunday doubleheader on March 8, 2026.

The Screaming Eagles never trailed after McLellan’s blast. Youngstown State scored its lone run in the fourth on a wild pitch. Southern Indiana added insurance in the sixth on an RBI double by Micajah Wall and a run-scoring single from Collin Senior.

Eben Hansen earned the win with three scoreless innings of relief for Southern Indiana. Six Screaming Eagles pitchers combined to limit the Penguins to three hits, with Trey O’Neil striking out the side in his inning. Youngstown State’s Kale Wemer and Mikey Rodriques each threw scoreless outings in relief.

Southern Indiana improved to 12-4. Youngstown State fell to 1-13.