TUCSON, Ariz. — Hamline (7-8) fell to Wheaton (Ill.) (6-8) in a 15-4 loss on Saturday at Kino Sports. Wheaton (Ill.) capitalized on a six-run seventh inning to seal the victory.

Hamline opened the scoring in the first inning when Ryan Burley scored on a sacrifice fly by Alex Hokenson, taking an early 1-0 lead. However, Wheaton (Ill.) responded with three runs in the bottom of the inning, including an RBI single by Sean Dmyotrowicz, putting it ahead 3-1 after one inning.

In the second inning, the Pipers were unable to score, while Wheaton (Ill.) extended its lead. Tyler Burr's sacrifice fly and Charlie Scofield's two-RBI double contributed to three more runs, bringing the score to 6-1 after two innings.

Hamline cut into the deficit in the third inning when Grant Peltier walked and scored on an RBI single by Owen Giesen, narrowing the gap to 6-2. Wheaton (Ill.) did not add any runs in the bottom of the inning, maintaining its lead.

The fifth inning saw Hamline make a push with two more runs. Jack Rheineck scored on a hit by pitch, and Alex Hokenson crossed the plate on a fielder's choice by Kyle Vanek. Wheaton (Ill.) added one run, making the score 7-4 through five innings.

Wheaton (Ill.) increased its lead in the sixth with a pair of runs from RBI singles by Mason Diel and Sean Dmyotrowicz, extending the score to 9-4.

The seventh inning was decisive for Wheaton (Ill.), as it scored six runs, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Will Clegg and a two-RBI double from Tyler Burr, concluding the game with a 15-4 victory.

Jack Rheineck recorded two hits and scored one run, contributing significantly to the team's offensive efforts. Owen Giesen drove in two runs, showcasing his ability to bring runners home. Hokenson reached base twice on walks and tallied one RBI through a sacrifice fly. Grant Peltier also made an impact by walking twice and scoring a run, reinforcing the team's scoring opportunities.

Teagan Yotter started for the Pipers, pitching 5 innings while allowing 8 hits and 7 runs, with 5 earned. Yotter struck out 4 batters and walked 6, delivering 91 pitches with 45 strikes. Sam Johnson relieved Yotter, managing only 1/3 inning, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs with 2 walks. Sabastian Teague followed, pitching 1 inning and conceding 4 hits and 5 earned runs, while Lucas Goggin closed out with 1/3 inning, allowing 1 hit and 1 earned run.