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After a standout season marked by impressive stats and leadership, Zane Caves earns the 2026 Herald-News Baseball Player of the Year honor and looks ahead to his future at Michigan State.
The Panthers opened with a four-run burst, but Illinois State answered with a six-run seventh to secure a 15-4 victory.
The Panthers conclude their schedule with trips to Illinois State and Western Illinois after a 0‑3 stretch against SIUE, highlighted by Tyler Conklin’s pitching, Ethan Rossi’s .600 average and Chris Worcester’s 200th hit.