
‘Big Ticket had his best stuff tonight’ - Crowder Pitches Illini to NCAA Regional Win
Illinois pitcher Jack Crowder becomes the first Illini pitcher in 24 years to finish eight innings in a NCAA regional start and get the win.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky. — It’s very possible all that was needed was for Jack Crowder to get on a national platform.
In his first NCAA Regional start, the 21-year-old right-hander executed one of the better postseason pitching performances at Illinois in over two decades to lead the Illini to a 4-1 victory over Indiana State.