Official Site of the Redbirds · May 14, 2025
Illinois State Secures 6-5 Walk-Off Midweek Victory over Panthers
NORMAL, Ill. – Junior Josh Outlaw played midweek hero for Illinois State baseball, delivering a walk-off double in the 11th inning to defeat Eastern Illinois, 6-5, on Tuesday at Duffy Bass Field in the final midweek of the 2025 season.
Illinois State (25-25 overall) was led by senior Noah Smith and freshman Brayden Bakes, both of which totaled multiple RBIs.
Smith had a hit and two RBIs while Bakes recorded a home run and single.
Eastern Illinois drops to 26-20 overall.
Top Hitters
Brayden Bakes: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
Noah Smith: 1-for-3, 2 RBI
Kyle Gibson: 2-for-4, 2 R
Josh Outlaw: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI, walk-off hit
Pitching Breakdown:
Ryan Weaver: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K's