Illinois State Sweeps Racers in MVC Doubleheader

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Shai Robinson vs Murray StateNORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball team won both games of a doubleheader Saturday versus Murray State, prevailing by scores of 7-1 and 13-10 at Duffy Bass Field.

Illinois State scored four runs in the 5th inning to break open a 2-1 game in the opener, and then mounted a late comeback bid in the nightcap, plating eight runs in the bottom of the 8th to secure the series via the doubleheader.

Illinois State improved to 12-14 overall, 4-2 MVC with the wins. Murray State falls to 15-8 overall, 2-4 MVC.

Game 1

Illinois State 7, Murray State 1

Illinois State scored four runs in the fifth inning and held the Racers scoreless over the last six…