FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Multiple timely hits throughout the afternoon led Illinois State (4-7) to an 8-7 victory over No. 13 Arkansas (7-4) on Tuesday. The victory is the second win for the Redbirds over a ranked opponent this season.
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- Joe Butler got the Redbirds on the board with a three-run shot to left field in the third inning to give Illinois State a 3-0 lead.
- Arkansas responded by scoring two runs in the fourth inning on a double by Casey Martin to make it 3-2.