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Baseball Splits Doubleheader with Racers, lose on walk-off in Game Two

MURRAY, Ky. – The Illinois State baseball team split a doubleheader with Murray State Friday afternoon. The Redbirds defeated the Racers 4-3 in game one. Murray State beat Illinois State 5-4 in game two on a walk-off two-run double.

Redbird Performers Game 1

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Scoring Breakdown:

  • In the top of the second inning, Hays tripled to center to bring home Butler for the first run of the game giving ISU the 1-0 lead. Carpenter grounded out to bring home Hays later in the inning to give the 'Birds the 2-0 lead after the second.