BTN: Eramo blasts two home runs to lift Nittany Lions to victory over Fighting Illini

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — An exceptional effort by Mario Eramo carried the Penn State Nittany Lions to a 16-9 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini (9-10) on Friday.

Eramo blasted two home runs for Penn State (11-13). The junior designated hitter went 3-for-6 in the game with five RBIs and three runs scored. Eramo homered in the sixth and ninth innings. Eramo has been average this season with four home runs in 67 at bats. On the season he has 20 hits and has driven in 21 runners, while scoring 10 runs.

The game was the largest margin of victory for Penn State this season and the most runs allowed by Illinois.

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