Chapin sets Illini West hits record as Chargers defeat Routt in extras

Chapin sets Illini West hits record as Chargers defeat Routt in extras

CARTHAGE, Ill. -- It was a record-setting day for Chargers leadoff hitter Carter Chapin as Illini West came away with a 6-5 win over Routt on Thursday in a game that lasted 11 innings.

Robertson's double in bottom of 11th inning lifts Illini West past Jacksonville Routt - Muddy River Sports

CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illini West baseball team is getting used to battling until the end.Thursday’s 6-5 victory in 11 innings over Jacksonville Routt at Jake Burling Field marked the second straight day the Chargers won a game in their last at-bat and the second time this week they’ve played extra innings.This time, they needed a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to extend the game and clutch defense to survive.It led to Wesley Robertson d…