Redbirds Ready for Mid-Week Clash with Illinois

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State softball team (11-20, 5-0 MVC) will play its first mid-week game of the season when it heads to Champaign, Illinois to take on the Illini on Wednesday night. First pitch between the Redbirds and the Illini is set for 5 p.m. at Eichelberger Field.

SERIES HISTORY

Illinois holds a 14-8 series advantage over Illinois State, winning the last five contests against the Redbirds. Illinois State's last set of victories against the Illini came during the 2011 and 2012 seasons, and the Redbirds are 5-6 at Eichelberger Field.

SCOUTING ILLINOIS

Illinois enters Wednesday's contest with an overall record of 22-9 and a 5-2 mark at Eichelberger Field. The Illini have three wins…