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Oak Forest Native Plays Role in IU Baseball's Version of 'Hoosiers'
Freshman Chris Sujka and Indiana University's baseball team are making their first-ever trips to Omaha compete in the College World Series. Read his social media updates from the series.
At Indiana University, the majority of varsity sports take a backseat to men's basketball, with men's soccer coming in a distant second.
But with IU's first-ever trip to the College World Series in Omaha, baseball has become the new Hoosiers darling, and Oak Forest native Chris Sujka gets to play a part in Indiana's Cinderella story.
The Hoosiers won its CWS debut Saturday, June 15, with a 2-0 shut out against Louisville. Sujka came in as a pinch hitter and went 0-1.
Indiana faces Mississippi State at 7 p.m. Monday, June 17.
Fast Facts on Chris Sujka and IU
High School: Mount Carmel
Age: 20
Year: Freshman
Position: Outfielder
Major: Sports Communication-Broadcasting
Regular Season Batting Average: .292
Big Ten Honors: Unanimous choice for Big Ten all-freshmen team
IU's Record: 49-14
Seasons IU Has Had a Baseball Team: 118
SOURCES: Indiana University; Omaha World-Herald
Patch will continue to update Sujka's and IU's progress throughout the College World Series.
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