Redbirds Score Early to Down Cougars 16-9

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball team defeated the SIUE Cougars 16-9 on the road Wednesday evening. The Redbirds scored five runs in the first inning to get ahead early. The game was called in the top of the ninth inning due to heavy rainfall, as the 'Birds picked up win their tenth win of the season.

Redbird Performers

Top Hitters:

Pitching Breakdown:

Connor Peplow (W, 1-0): 3.0 IP, 3 Hits, 2 Runs, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K's

Quote from Coach Holm on the Early Runs Setting the Tone

"The wind was blowing out at 30mph today. So, we knew the park was going to give up a ton of runs. We were very aggressive at the plate which set the tone. Once we settled down on the mound we pitched pretty…