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Coach Mercer reflects on Indiana's execution issues in frustrating weekend

By Carl James @jovian34 April 26th, 2026

Indiana Baseball outhit Iowa Sunday, but dropped the game in part due to three errors and unearned runs. The 7-4 loss conclude a weekend series sweep at the hands of the Hawkeyes. The media met with head coach Jeff Mercer after the game.

Indiana travels to Louisville for the last midweek game of the season Tuesday at 6pm. See you at the Bart!

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Coach Mercer discusses Saturday's defensive breakdowns

Coach Mercer discusses Friday hitting struggles with Iowa pitching velocity

Carl, Cass, Zach, and Chris talk about a 4-1 non-conference week including a series win over Abilene Christian

Jackson Yarberry | Hogan Denny | Jeff Mercer

By Carl James @jovian34 April 19th, 2026

Indiana Baseball won the rubber match over Abilene Christian at Bart Kaufman Field on Sunday. It was Indiana's first win by a single run this season. Jackson Yarberry tossed 5.0 innings of scoreless relief allowing just 4 baserunners and striking out eight. Hogan Denny and Jake Hanley got on base three times, Caleb Koskie extended his hitting streak to 21 games including an RBI single in the bottom of the 8th to drive in what would be the winning run. The media met with Yarberry, Denny, and head coach Jeff Mercer following the game.

Jackson Yarberry and Hogan Denny

Indiana travels to Muncie Tuesday at 3pm for a mid-week against Ball State before diving back into Big Ten play Friday at home against Iowa. See you at the Bart!

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Coach Mercer discusses pitching and situational hitting on Saturday

Cole Decker | Cooper Malamazian | Jeff Mercer

Jeff Mercer discusses IU's mid-season non-con weekend opponent

Caleb Koskie | Conner Linn | Jeff Mercer

Carl, Cass, Zach, and Chris talk about a 2-2 week including a rough series loss at Maryland