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Redbirds Hit Their Way to Series-Opening Win

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State defeated Evansville Thursday afternoon at Duffy Bass Field, 11-2. The Redbirds got hits from eight of the nine starters in the lineup. Starting pitcher, Brent Headrick earns the victory, and now has beaten every team in conference play. The 'Birds improve to 31-21, 13-6 MVC on the season with the win.

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Quote from Coach Holm on Headrick defeating every team in the MVC
"Obviously it's not just a one-outing deal, this was seven straight outings that he has gone out, and he has beaten every single team in the league.