NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds got strong pitching performances by all three of the team's pitchers used in the game; however, they could not overcome a stellar complete game effort from Valparaiso starting pitcher Jon Tieman, falling 2-1 in the MVC series opener on Friday evening at Duffy Bass Field.
John Rave went 2-for-3 for the Redbirds, as Owen Miller went 2-for-4 at the plate. Brady Huffman got a no-deci`sion on the mound, as he went six innings, scattering four hits and allowing a single run while striking out three.