DALLAS, Texas. – Illinois State defeated Dallas Baptist, 9-8 in the series opener Friday evening at Horner Ballpark. The Patriots scored three runs in the ninth inning, and had the tying run at third base before the Redbirds closed out the victory. The 'Birds improve to 27-15, 9-1 MVC.
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Quote from Coach Holm on the importance of winning at DBU
"This is a tough place to play. The way the park plays you are never out of a game. Our guys stayed tough and confident even when it looked like DBU had the momentum.