Pantagraph · May 18, 2019
ISU rally from huge deficit falls short
Illinois State shortstop Aidan Huggins, left, waits for the throw before tagging out Evansville runner Sam Troyer, who attempted to steal second base in the first inning Friday at Duffy Bass Field.Illinois State pitcher Matt Walker throws against Evansville in the first inning Friday at Duffy Bass Field.Seven Redbird hurlers issued six walks and surrendered four home runs as Evansville evened the Missouri Valley Conference baseball series with an 11-8 victory.
Missing an opportunity to clinch a share of the MVC regular-season title, ISU enters Saturday’s noon regular-season finale tied for first with Dallas Baptist at 13-7 in league play.