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Leonard Tosses First Career One-Hitter as ‘Birds Sweep Valpo in Twin Bill Action

VALPARAISO, Ind. – After opening Friday's doubleheader with a 6-0 shutout of Valparaiso (5-33, 1-22 MVC), the Illinois State softball team (30-9, 16-5 MVC) used a one-hitter performance from Mack Leonard in the circle to grab win No. 30 with a 10-0 victory.

BIRD BITS – Game 1 (W, 6-0)

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BY THE NUMBERS / KEY INNINGS – Game 1 (W, 6-0)

  • Reili Gardner was the first base runner to reach for the Redbirds in the top of the third by way of a Valparaiso error, but the rookie was left stranded.