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Gunner Peterson Ties it in 9th; Redbirds Fall in 11th at No. 7 East Carolina

GREENVILLE, N.C. – Third-year sophomore Gunner Peterson doubled off the center field wall to drive in two runs, tying the game in the 9th inning at No. 7 East Carolina. The Pirates ultimately prevailed, 4-3, in the 11th inning on a ground ball through the left side on Friday at Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium.

Fifth-year senior Colton Johnson threw seven innings, conceding seven hits, three earned runs, and striking out nine batters for Illinois State (5-10 overall).

Fourth-year junior Colin Wyman provided 3.1 innings of relief, giving up one earned run while fanning six Pirates.