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Redbirds Split Friday Doubleheader in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Illinois State (5-8) split a doubleheader Friday after defeating Virginia Commonwealth (8-5) 8-5 in the first game before falling to host Jacksonville (6-8) 16-1 in the nightcap.

Redbird Performers Game 1

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Scoring Breakdown:

  • The Redbirds started the scoring with two runs in the top of the first inning on RBI doubles by Jordan Libman and Gunner Peterson.
  • VCU responded with two solo home runs in the bottom half to tie the game at 2-2.