K-State struggles against UConn in shutout loss at Elliot Ballpark

On Tuesday night, K-State was shut out 4-0 by UConn at Elliot Ballpark. The Huskies only needed a two-run third inning to secure the win. K-State head coach Pete Hughes mentioned that the team struggled to build an inning and put pressure on UConn’s offense.

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.

K-State dropped its fourth consecutive game and was shut out for the first time in a while. Joe Cinnella of UConn got the win in relief, holding K-State to just two hits. Five different Wildcats recorded hits in the game, including an extra-base hit from Jaden Parsons.

UConn capitalized on four extra-base hits to secure the win, with Paul Tammaro, Korey Morton, and Matt Garbowski each driving in a run. Despite some offensive opportunities, K-State couldn’t capitalize and UConn extended their lead over the final three innings. The Wildcats were set to play Northeastern and return home for a series against Oklahoma State later in the week.