PEORIA, IL – Illinois State claimed the second game of the series in the I-74 rivalry, earning a 9-4 decision at Dozer Park on Saturday afternoon. The Braves are now 17-19 on the year with a 3-5 mark in Missouri Valley Conference action, while the Redbirds improve to 11-26 and 1-7 against league foes.
The Redbirds scored three runs in the top of the first to take an early lead they would not relinquish, putting together the advantage with four hits and a walk in the frame.
The 3-0 score would stand until the fifth inning when the Braves got on the scoreboard.