NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State is set to face Missouri State this weekend in Normal. The Redbirds will play host to the Bears at Duffy Bass Field in a three-game series. Friday's first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday's game is slated for 2 p.m., with the series finale on Sunday set for 1 p.m.
Illinois State Redbirds (18-14, 2-1 MVC)
Illinois State enters the weekend matchup as winners of five of its last six games, including a win over Eastern Illinois, a series win to open conference play over Valparaiso, and two wins over Big Ten opponents (Iowa and Illinois).